Know Your Rights

Thanks to support from The Tudor Trust, the Traveller Movement has been delivering a series of webinars titled “Know Your Rights,” over the past few years. The aim of these webinars is to improve communities’ understanding of their rights to ensure that they are being treated fairly in a range of circumstances. The webinars involve a panel discussion/Q&A between The Traveller Movement and a specialist law firm and cover a range of key topics.

To ensure that the webinars are accessible to all at any time, we have uploaded clips from the webinars to our YouTube channel.

These Know Your Rights videos bring together Commons Legal, Southwark Law Centre and The Traveller Movement to explain Single Justice Procedure Notices (SJPNs) and how they differ from Fixed Penalty Notices. The series explores the types of offences that can lead to an SJPN, whether you need to attend court, response deadlines, minimum age requirements, and what happens if you disagree with a charge. It also offers guidance on getting legal advice, accessing support with reading or responding to an SJPN, and understanding the possible consequences – including fines, criminal records, impacts on benefits, housing, or children’s school admissions, and whether social services may become involved. With additional discussion about unfair treatment, disproportionate use of SJPNs against Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Traveller community members, and the potential for warrants, these clips aim to equip individuals with the knowledge needed to navigate the SJPN process confidently.

Know Your Rights: SJPNs

1. Know Your Rights: Introduction to Commons Legal and Southwark Law Centre https://youtu.be/2w1OCWNoafA?si=yIEeRVScQJMAFclZ An introduction to Rosie Worster from Commons Legal and Clare Cruise from Southwark Law Centre.

2. Know Your Rights: What is the Difference Between an SJPN and an FPN? https://youtu.be/OdkGSCVeqX8?si=CPQ46lWFYdajt3ca In this clip, we look at the key differences between a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN) and a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN).

3. Know Your Rights: What Kind of Offences Result in SJPNs? https://youtu.be/J5p83iVL7zQ?si=VExqgLZCwFPBW43F In this clip, we look at the different offences that could result in someone getting an SJPN.

4. Know Your Rights: SJPNs and Attending Court https://youtu.be/axNS_KRLpkg?si=OkrrWeQ6AoDrwAJQ In this clip, the question ‘Do I have to go to court if I get an SJPN?’ is answered.

5. Know Your Rights: Minimum Age for SJPNs https://youtu.be/fW2erNixmlU?si=OknwCF4T3W5v51QR In this clip, we discuss whether you can get an SJPN before you turn 18.

6. Know Your Rights: SJPN Response Time https://youtu.be/kPaIuTpB90Y?si=s0112daKnHK7v6rb In this clip, we discuss what happens if you don’t respond to an SJPN in time.

7. Know Your Rights: What is an SJPN? https://youtu.be/_aRCWu2RK40?si=8sJXPdruOoDPAw5h In this clip, Rosie Worster talks about what a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN) is.

8. Know Your Rights: Do I Need to Get a Solicitor? https://youtu.be/o7cG3zSIThg?si=r4fmmDwDFd-EQlek In this clip, we talk about whether you should seek legal advice if you get an SJPN.

9. Know Your Rights: Support with Responding to an SJPN https://youtu.be/jpkC1QKCWAY?si=CBATjd_tUdtfwBmX In this clip, we discuss whether someone can get support with reading and responding to an SJPN if they struggle with reading difficulties.

10. Know Your Rights: Disagreeing with a Charge https://youtu.be/EoPgVaGMki4?si=rYdl7CejTK32zrIh In this clip, we discuss whether if you’re charged under an SJPN and you disagree with the outcome, if you can go to trial.

11. Know Your Rights: Are Romani (Gypsies), Roma and Travellers More Likely to Get an SJPN? https://youtu.be/JhsQ4pG9Gno?si=JLAs1a0okiEckb_j In this clip, we discuss whether it’s normal for Romani (Gypsies), Roma and Travellers to get SJPNs more often than other groups would.

12. Know Your Rights: Unfair Treatment https://youtu.be/E8ZJiyM0w2s?si=eqswuRH1yQQDeWiV In this clip, we talk about what someone can do if they feel that they’re being treated unfairly because of their ethnicity.

13. Know Your Rights: SJPNs and Criminal Records https://youtu.be/eSitRpcudgU?si=Lt2j9UJ9GJftfBMm In this clip, we look at whether receiving an SJPN means that you’ll get a criminal record.

14. Know Your Rights: SJPNs and Children’s School Attendance https://youtu.be/GwEyNI8TyEk?si=j0govDwpBFARWu5n In this clip, the question ‘Could it affect your child getting into a new school if there has been an SJPN for attendance previously?’ is answered.

15. Know Your Rights: Could Getting an SJPN Affect Benefits and Housing? https://youtu.be/D0CZ2ocN35w?si=SFupFm3JOyySRo8– In this clip, we look at whether getting an SJPN will have an effect on someone’s benefits and housing.

16. Know Your Rights: SJPNs and Fines https://youtu.be/fOfl35QXRf4?si=MafoPSFLGG5g_nTT In this clip, we look at whether there are fines attached to SJPNs.

17. Know Your Rights: SJPNs and Social Services https://youtu.be/vHWv6kOVwJ0?si=436fKHTttDzVh5uL In this clip, we look at whether receiving an SJPN could encourage social services to visit you and your family.

18. Know Your Rights: Can an SJPN Lead to a Warrant for My Arrest? https://youtu.be/davgE7toAk4?si=3cQV-kDSS-QljBU5 In this clip, we explore whether receiving an SJPN could lead to getting arrested.

19. Know Your Rights: Finding Out About the Court’s Decision https://youtu.be/HF0mgRDqLYY?si=I4e_Z-Cx6Osjp-42 In this clip, we look at how you’ll find out about the outcome of your SJPN if you don’t attend court.

20. Know Your Rights: Final Words from Commons Legal and Southwark Law Centre https://youtu.be/RFEiG_yf1zU?si=cYoMPns0nZFYz5tQ In this clip, Rosie and Clare share some final words of advice to close the session.

These Know Your Rights videos feature The Traveller Movement in conversation with the Criminal Injuries Helpline, offering clear guidance on compensation available to survivors of domestic abuse and other crimes. The series explains what is considered abuse, how the compensation scheme works, and whether incidents need to be reported to the police or within certain time limits. It also covers practical concerns such as providing evidence, claiming without a fixed address, confidentiality, living near an abuser, fear of discrimination, and what documentation is required. With additional information on financial support while waiting for a claim and the different levels of compensation available, these clips aim to ensure that survivors understand their rights and feel supported throughout the claims process.

1. Know Your Rights: Introduction to Criminal Injuries Helpline https://youtu.be/aP4q1M6HJ4o?si=3bbgxbQZwTJt87By This clip is an introduction to Criminal Injuries Helpline.

2. Know Your Rights: What Compensation is Available for Domestic Abuse Survivors? https://youtu.be/9cS9MnHbObQ?si=NSRWPYY8GD8x814s Criminal Injuries Helpline explain the compensation available for survivors.

3. Know Your Rights: What is Considered Abuse? https://youtu.be/_lMr-N3f0u0?si=mM43Sz-UiHydhhPA In this clip, we discuss what is considered abuse when claiming.

4. Know Your Rights: How Does the Compensation Scheme Work? https://youtu.be/EaHN2Og0WRc?si=1EsSgoDOhkgUjArv In this clip, the compensation scheme is explained.

5. Know Your Rights: Does the Abuse Need to Be Reported? https://youtu.be/9fd_BXLhntg?si=owwgFQlYccg-zQ3W In this clip, we discuss whether the domestic abuse needs to be reported to the police.

6. Know Your Rights: Are There Time Limits on Reporting Abuse? https://youtu.be/BJ4ymihK6SA?si=EgWI0UOvC9CqZBM3 In this clip, the discussion centres around whether there are time limits on reporting domestic abuse to the police.

7. Know Your Rights: Providing Evidence https://youtu.be/Qlw7zN0EG4o?si=arxjCf_UfhC3232Q In this video, we discuss what evidence would need to be provided to Criminal Injuries Helpline when claiming.

8. Know Your Rights: Will the Police be Involved? https://youtu.be/fR4csaEAhfg?si=W4D3JFwyHqn9PKb5 In this clip, we discuss whether the police will get involved in a claim.

9. Know Your Rights: No Permanent Address https://youtu.be/1E5R3jNg21k?si=Oz2ZZAOy5L8e5GcR In this clip we discuss whether you can claim if you don’t have a fixed address.

10. Know Your Rights: Fear of Discrimination https://youtu.be/r-VJ0h2qoYE?si=DA_6m3amu9ncAvKI In this clip, we discuss how community members often have a fear of discrimination from organisations, and ask how Criminal Injuries Helpline ensure fair treatment.

11. Know Your Rights: Financial Support Before a Claim is Granted https://youtu.be/QUR2FEoK_78?si=WgR929yVWGH0asqQ In this clip, Criminal Injuries Helpline discuss whether there is any financial support available whilst awaiting a successful claim.

12. Know Your Rights: Privacy and Confidentiality https://youtu.be/sDOK5I8N7eU?si=5EGd-_gP-eOkVY5D In this clip, we talk about how putting in a claim is confidential.

13. Know Your Rights: Living in Close Proximity to Your Abuser https://youtu.be/ABFyEd_Hnl0?si=f84bEEQi0Wtj7DHv In this clip, we discuss whether you can still claim if you live in close proximity to your abuser.

14. Know Your Rights: Documentation Required to Claim https://youtu.be/3fdp9cu8XOM?si=R8d5AhebIu2xa8Tn In this clip, we discuss what documents you’ll need to provide when putting in a claim.

15. Know Your Rights: Domestic Abuse in the Familial Context https://youtu.be/hQmjiD_4fJc?si=eGYESoFYBFl6_65w In this clip, we discuss the different relationships in which domestic abuse could occur.

16. Know Your Rights: Levels of Compensation https://youtu.be/XXe3sC7_y_s?si=AElu0dMjdW1H3pJT In this clip, we discuss the levels of compensation available to claimants.

17. Know Your Rights: Final Words from Criminal Injuries Helpline https://youtu.be/QDr0ZF81faE?si=YpdVjSvi4OzkNlOM The final advice from Criminal Injuries Helpline.

These Know Your Rights videos explore the adoption process, featuring The Traveller Movement in conversation with Alison from Bindmans. The series explains the different types of guardianship, the distinctions between fostering, adoption, and special guardianship, and the practical considerations around adopting a child – from costs, eligibility, and whether you need a lawyer, to adopting a family member and the role of social services. It also addresses key questions about consent from biological parents, contact after adoption, and whether children have a say in the process, while outlining the reasons an adoption might be denied. Together, these clips offer clear, accessible guidance to help families understand their rights and make informed decisions about adoption.

Know Your Rights: Adoption

1. Know Your Rights: Introduction to Bindmans https://youtu.be/op3Vk3Cabm4?si=s_fipeLXXIi3z9oe An introduction to Bindmans.

2. Know Your Rights: Types of Guardianships https://youtu.be/m0XqC0GcrdU?si=jpqxJ-yAuDlA5jXJ Alison from Bindmans discusses the different kinds of guardianships and orders.

3. Know Your Rights: The Difference Between Fostering and Adopting https://youtu.be/B6pseZNvLLg?si=EO8tO79O5WFOpLpL We talk about the difference between fostering and adopting in this clip.

4. Know Your Rights: Is There a Difference Between Special Guardianship and Adoption? https://youtu.be/39BJQY50My4?si=6kS85sQST2WasxWa The Traveller Movement discusses special guardianship and adoption with Alison from Bindmans.

5. Know Your Rights: The Cost of Adoption https://youtu.be/i9ZzKPnY_yk?si=GjhnuicsqpTDAJPp In this clip, Alison talks about whether it costs anything to adopt in England.

6. Know Your Rights: Do I Get Paid to Adopt? https://youtu.be/iUI_s-y2MME?si=GrswMDDPsayKp6_w In this clip, Alison talks about whether or not you get paid to adopt.

7. Know Your Rights: Do I Need a Lawyer? https://youtu.be/_H7LPBFD8jo?si=0X08DWTE2CudGHF3 In this clip, Alison talks about whether or not you need a lawyer when adopting.

8. Know Your Rights: Adopting a Family Member https://youtu.be/Y0j9XlaVQzo?si=fDyK-Yg7plKG4IGY In this clip, Alison talks about adopting a family member.

9. Know Your Rights: Do Both Biological Parents Have a Say in The Adoption? https://youtu.be/McZGJf4UL2M?si=_skRASAMcqDZSZLB In this clip, Alison discusses whether you need the consent of both biological parents to adopt a child.

10. Know Your Rights: Can the Biological Parents Still Have Access? https://youtu.be/tmCrkeVnkRo?si=1gexUzeW10L8r5ve In this clip, Alison talks about whether the adopted child’s biological parents can still visit the child.

11. Know Your Rights: Do Social Services Get Involved with Adoptions? https://youtu.be/xOkkN_l51nA?si=Wm_0JFc0R4wpSGEF In this clip, Alison talks about whether or not social services are involved in the adoption process.

12. Know Your Rights: Adoption Eligibility https://youtu.be/rSPUuEcTBkc?si=yAZIvwWAlUpwlepr In this clip, Alison talks about how you know if you’re eligible to adopt.

13. Know Your Rights: Why Might an Adoption Be Denied? https://youtu.be/uOaRonwhGlg?si=Qm4chHVJf20ebiI3 Alison discusses the reasons that an adoption might be denied in this clip.

14. Know Your Rights: Does the Child Have a Say? https://youtu.be/n_HlcV6_CPM?si=AJO91g0iT6UIjeQ5 In this clip, Alison answers the question ‘Does the Child Have a Say?’

15. Know Your Rights: Final Words from Bindmans https://youtu.be/NiLyzDT-5xw?si=cQx0q1SBcultfNp4 The final words from Alison at Bindmans