So is the value of the costume that they stand out in the crowd, that they like the "history" of it, that it gives them presence in court? I was having a similar discussion recently about value of priestly robes.
In Australia solicitors wear ordinary clothes and barristers tend to dress up. Judges in some courts wear gowns but not wigs. Others go the whole hog. I guess we are seeing a profession in transition with technology also taking its bite.
I used to work at the Macquarie Street end of Martin Place and saw the barristers a lot with their wigs.
ReplyDeleteI agree they are seen regularly up that end of town. But this still begs the question of the value of their dress.
DeleteI used to work for Solicitors in Phillip Street near the Supreme Court and was always seeing Barristers on their way to and from Court.
ReplyDeleteSo is the value of the costume that they stand out in the crowd, that they like the "history" of it, that it gives them presence in court? I was having a similar discussion recently about value of priestly robes.
DeleteI think it brings authority, formality and dignity to court proceedings and also respects the history and tradition of English and Australian law.
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DeleteI think Shirley is spot on Joan Elizabeth.. must get a bit musty under those wigs in summer 😊
ReplyDeleteAnd they pay $1,000+ to have a hot head.
DeleteI can't see that it is relevant anymore
ReplyDeleteI understand that many court proceedings are now electronic so it probably doesn't matter what they wear.
DeleteJudges in the U.S. wear robes but no wigs. Attorneys wear suits. Our legal system took some English law traditions but not as much of the formality.
ReplyDeleteIn Australia solicitors wear ordinary clothes and barristers tend to dress up. Judges in some courts wear gowns but not wigs. Others go the whole hog. I guess we are seeing a profession in transition with technology also taking its bite.
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