dont they know its harder to take someone seriousley when there wearing a daft wig, no wonder the country is in the state its in
2006-08-12 05:02:09 · 27 answers · asked by nibbler 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Same as always with the authorities, there old fashioned and take ages to move with the times in ten more years there be dressed as hippies
2006-08-19 08:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by Does it matter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny Wigs
2016-09-29 10:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by kaad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to wear these things, although not too often. Most courts don't bother anymore.
It dates from a time when almost eveyone who was someone, or at least wealthy wore wigs; it has just stuck with the legal profession. It has some advantages, as has been pointed out - such as anonymity. However, teh common uniform also serves to remind all in court that counsel (both sides) and the judge are officers of the court whose primary motivation is, or should be, justice.
2006-08-12 08:17:30 · answer #3 · answered by Rich n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.icons.org.uk/nom/nominations/judges-robes-and-wigs
Judges' robes and wigs
The dress of judges and barristers sets them apart, and confers a certain dignity on an old profession – but its origins lie in fashion. Long tunics were popular among men until the mid-1300s and wigs were de rigueur in the 18th century – so lawyers wore them as a matter of course. But when they went out of fashion, the legal eagles held on to them.
The wigs, made of horsehair, remain and although the tunics have changed, gowns are still a staple part of a barrister's or judge’s wardrobe.
But the times are changing and it’s uncertain how long this traditional form of dress will be around. The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, has been consulting over its future and a survey of the public and court users revealed more than 60% were in favour of court dress being modified in some way.
2006-08-12 05:06:21 · answer #4 · answered by ziz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What country are you talking about? Judges in the US don't wear the white powdered wigs but they do in England. It is a tradition and as far as I know that's the only reason.
2006-08-17 04:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is tradition from the days when priests use to be judges, and as priests who had the tops of heads shaved, they could not pass sentence, so they wore wigs to be non religious when passing sentence. Trust me you take them seriously, its the function and not the form.
2006-08-16 00:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by logicalawyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ther judge I had the honor to be in front of didnt. Plymouth County Fam Court ( I was out of work and couldnt pay support. No money in no money out)
2006-08-18 14:54:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it tradition to where the wig. the type of wig you ware is what your station is, its explained in this site.
http://www.legalaffairs.org/issues/May-June-2002/scene_rangappa_mayjun2002.msp
hopefully this helps understand why. maybe someday they will get away from this tradition but for now it works for them.
2006-08-12 05:12:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tradition, seems more scary when your standing there and getting telling off. however for like the 1st time ever, july this year they were allowed to remove them because of the heatwave here in the uk.
2006-08-12 05:12:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tradition....in the old days they have a culture that if u wear them u look very honourable and rich also......the more silly it looks like the better! lol....though i thought they r not wearing them nomore.
2006-08-12 05:10:42 · answer #10 · answered by jhy10!!! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋