Why do barristers wear wigs? The origins of the UK legal tradition explained and why it still exists
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Why we wear wigs – Edward Fenner - FMW Law | Criminal Defence, Family and Children Law Solicitors and Advocates
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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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Ban 'ridiculous' and 'culturally insensitive' 17th century court wigs, says leading black barrister | Daily Mail Online
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