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It's been 50 years since Britain left. Why are so many African judges still wearing wigs? - World - DAWN.COM
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Is now the time to remove wig wearing as part of court dress in Africa's Commonwealth of Nations and those in the Caribbean?Dilemma X
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Sophie Vershbow on Twitter: "It's 2018 and lawyers in England still wear wigs. Why aren't we talking about this more? https://t.co/89YBgmixj4" / Twitter
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It is helpful to wear the uniform': barrister's wig enjoys surprising popularity | Barristers | The Guardian
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Ban 'ridiculous' and 'culturally insensitive' 17th century court wigs, says leading black barrister | Daily Mail Online
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Local and expatriate supreme court judges wearing wigs attend a ceremony to mark the beginning of the new legal year in Hong Kong January 13, 2003. Anxiety over a planned but controversial
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