Why do barristers wear wigs? The origins of the UK legal tradition explained and why it still exists
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Why African judges still wearing wigs is a glaring symbol of British colonialism | The Independent | The Independent
Why do the judges and barristers wear wigs in the English legal system? Is it just tradition like judges wearing black robes? - Quora
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It is helpful to wear the uniform': barrister's wig enjoys surprising popularity | Barristers | The Guardian
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Ban 'ridiculous' and 'culturally insensitive' 17th century court wigs, says leading black barrister | Daily Mail Online
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Sophie Vershbow on X: "It's 2018 and lawyers in England still wear wigs. Why aren't we talking about this more? https://t.co/89YBgmixj4" / X
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