Wigs were a symbol of power and dignity, and it was used to distinguish lawyers from people belonging to other sections of society. Wigs and their introduction in the judicial and legal systems can also be attributed to the French
There are a number of reasons why barristers still wear wigs. The most accepted is that it brings a sense of formality and solemnity to proceedings. By wearing a gown and wig, a barrister represents the rich history of common law and the supremacy of the law over the proceedings
Like many uniforms, wigs are an emblem of anonymity, an attempt to distance the wearer from personal involvement and a way to visually draw on the supremacy of the law, says Newton
The British that colonised us wore wigs like that during court trials or that was their natural hair sef i don't know but since they colonised us we saw it as a norms and like that
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