In horsehair wigs of tight, white curls, Britain's judges and lawyers have stalked oak-paneled courtrooms since the 17th century. But the head of the judiciary is considering scrapping the ...

British judges lose traditional wigs LONDON, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- A new regulation in Britain says judges in most of the country's courts will no longer be required to wear their traditional wigs.

The British gave up their last colonies in Africa half a century ago. But they left their wigs behind. Not just any wigs. They are the long, white horsehair locks worn by high court judges (and ...

May 6, 2006— -- British are known for their deep reverence for tradition, ... The legal wig has been worn for 400 years. Judges wear a more elaborate model known as a full-bottomed wig.

Judges in England and Wales might soon throw off tradition -- in the form of their white wigs and long black gowns. But while some say it's time to get with the 21st century, others advocate ...

British lawyers' wigs are drawing increasing criticism from some who say they are as quaint and outdated as quill pens or suits of armor. IE 11 is not supported.

LONDON - In horsehair wigs of tight, white curls, Britain’s judges and lawyers have presided over oak-paneled courtrooms since the 17th century. But now the head of the judiciary is considering ...

LONDON – In horsehair wigs of tight, white curls, Britain's judges and lawyers have stalked oak-panelled courtrooms since the 17th century. But the head of the judiciary is considering scrapping ...

British judge tackles escaping prisoner. By Bailey Johnson. March 10, 2011 / 4:37 PM EST / CBS News Judges from the Royal ... For one, the judges all wear robes and powdered wigs.

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Bob wigs were abandoned by British barristers and judges in civil cases in 2007, to the despair of wigmakers and the confusion of the British public, many of whom felt that wigs, in Hundley’s ...