Perukes and hats are no longer fashionable today. However, wigs remain relevant in courtrooms in the former British Empire. This headgear corresponds to the robes worn by lawyers and judges when they are in court. As a common law jurisdiction, court-making in Hong Kong is virtually the same as court-making in England and Wales. Under the auspices of the “one country, two systems” policy after 1997, when the sovereignty of the former British Crown colony was transferred to the People`s Republic of China, the territory continues to be a common law jurisdiction and English legal traditions have been preserved. Judges of the former Supreme Court of Hong Kong wore wigs; those of the current Supreme Court of Appeal, however, do not wear wigs, but only lace jabot dresses, similar to those worn at the International Court of Justice. Lawyers do not wear robes or wigs in this jurisdiction. There is no ceremonial session or other event where dresses or wigs must be worn. Here are some links that will guide you when you are inevitably asked if any tips are needed for dressing. These guidelines are intended to ensure that lawyers appearing before the courts meet expectations. Today, state and federal court judges are generally free to choose their own dress, although some jurisdictions formally require judges to wear robes when conducting hearings. [17] The most common choice is a simple black dress covering the upper body and legs, with sleeves. Female judges sometimes add a simple white collar or lace jabot to the dress.
Among the dresses, the business attire is standard (although judges sometimes wear casual business clothes, as they are never seen in court in a robe). Typically, judges pay for their own bespoke courtdresses. [18] A few years ago, I was in town with my preschoolers when we saw a number of judges going to a judicial ceremony, all dressed in full wigs and flowing scarlet robes. German court dress consists of a simple dress, similar to those worn in the United States, usually without a headscarf or collar. However, judges and prosecutors still wear white shirts and ties under their robes, as is customary for lawyers in criminal cases. District judges (in county courts or the Crown Court) wear purple robes with purple panels, introduced in 1919. [7] In addition to a belt, judges wear a tippet (belt) on the left shoulder – purple for civil cases and red for crimes. Since the fall of 2008, county court judges no longer wear wigs, wing collars or ribbons; However, Crown Court district judges retain the wig, winged collar and ribbons. The judges` robes have always been diverse, depending on the judge`s status, the type of court and other considerations. In addition to dresses, judges usually wear a short wig when working in court (the long wig being reserved for ceremonies) and a winged collar and ribbons on the neck. Wigs may have gone out of fashion over the centuries, but when they first appeared in a courtroom around 1685, they belonged to a well-dressed professional.
In Cyprus, the courts have maintained the tradition of wearing black and white. All judges and lawyers also wear black suits, black pants, black shoes, white shirts, white neckbands and black dresses. Exceptionally, lawyers in all courts, except the Supreme Court, are not allowed to wear the black robe unless they attend a hearing. Unless it is a hearing, male lawyers may wear a tie instead of a neckband in lower courts. In addition, special provisions apply for summer time. Criminal trials and court scenes fascinate the public. No wonder many TV shows, portraits and documentaries depict and visualize what is happening in these rooms. High-profile cases and controversial figures before the courts are also televised and broadcast live with high ratings. Wearing wigs or perukes is a legacy that the British brought to their ancient empire. This costume gives them hearings and proceedings solemnly and with dignity. Family court judges gave up wigs and adopted a new dress.
The court also issued a new dressing policy. Unless a judge decides otherwise, having regard to the nature or circumstances of a particular case, in the Federal Court of Australia, judges no longer wear traditional court dress, but black woollen robes with black edges for “first instance” work and black woollen robes with red edges for appellate cases. These dresses were adopted in 1997 and designed by Bill Haycock. The dresses have seven horizontal folds or “shadows” on one side representing Australia`s six states and territories. They also serve to symbolize the Australian Federal Constitution and the federal jurisdiction of the Court. The dresses also contain a vertical band of black silk consisting of seven equal parts, which also symbolizes the Australian federal system and equality before the law. Judges and lawyers in England began wearing wigs in the 1680s. In 1865, this headgear became a typical sight in the courts. It can therefore be said that Irish lawyers are dressed in the same way as their English counterparts.
These robes are worn by lawyers in all courts, including the District Court. Like the Queen`s Counsel in England, senior advocates usually wear a short-bearded wig and black silk dress or poplin with flap collar and long closed sleeves over a buttoned, wide-fringed court coat. Their shirts have a detachable rigid collar worn with ribbons. Junior lawyers wear a short-bearded wig and a black beard dress made of poplin or cloth (which has a collected yoke and short, open sleeves) over a dark three-piece suit with a collar and similar ribbons. While it`s not uncommon for female lawyers to wear a blouse with separate ribbons, like their male counterparts, they are more likely to wear a starched white collar or bib that covers their cleavage and looks like a large mandarin collar and ribbons. To communicate directly with an employee, the email format is as follows: associate.judgeJ@fedcourt.gov.au hearing room of the President`s Counsel is similar to that of the Queen`s Counsel. It includes a silk dress with a flap collar and long closed sleeves (the arm opening is halfway up the sleeve). Therefore, the term “silk taken” continues.
On special ceremonial occasions (such as Supreme Court ceremonies), PCs also wear long wigs. The judges of the Court of Appeal, Criminal Division, wear the same black silk robe and court coat as the QCs, as well as the short bank wig. The judges of the Civil Chamber did the same until 2008, but now they wear the new robe. Perhaps surprisingly, a 2003 Law Institute of Victoria survey of 360 members of the public found that more than half (54%) thought wigs and dresses should always be worn in court.
