English courts could drop the requirement for barristers wearing wigs amid accusations they are 'culturally insensitive', it has been reported. The judiciary is said to be in talks to update court ...

Courts in the United Kingdom are considering whether to nix mandatory wigs for barristers amid concerns the dress code requirement is "culturally insensitive." "Following questions from barristers ...

Although this tradition might seem as ancient as the British court itself, wigs didn’t make an appearance in courtroom clothing right up until the 17th century. In fact, if a barrister were to turn up ...

Barristers have won the right to go without their famous and historically significant wigs in court after campaigners branded them 'culturally insensitive'. Revised guidance from The Bar Council now ...

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LONDON — The British legal system isn’t abandoning its 300-year tradition of curly white wigs just yet, but it is making room for lawyers who may not want to look like they are auditioning for a ...

Read on to find out why the tradition is being axed and why some in the legal profession aren't best pleased C69786 Generic Law court picture a member of the bar wearing barristers wig.. Image shot ...