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law and order: UK (pg. 2)
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sunsnail
wait.. you all are joking right? |
| quote: | Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
lols, america. so insular |
i mean honestly.
| quote: | Originally posted by bas
What if their equivalent IS a magistrate or judge?
I don't pretend to know how the British legal system works. But if the lawyers have to wear that, it must be the most awesome thing ever. |
dude, your entire legal system is derived from England ;) yes, there are differences here and there (where america has managed to up the best legal system the world has ever seen) but normally they’re rather minor. |
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| Sunsnail |
| It's just.... that's the stupidest ing thing I've ever heard. |
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| astroboy |
| quote: | Originally posted by bas
What if their equivalent IS a magistrate or judge? :p
I don't pretend to know how the British legal system works. But if the lawyers have to wear that, it must be the most awesome thing ever. |
heheh if you like that you'll love the gear the judges wear on ceremonial occasions:
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| astroboy |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sunsnail
It's just.... that's the stupidest ing thing I've ever heard. |
Hey Sunsnail says it's .. let's abolish centuries of tradition upheld by some of the brightest legal minds in history.. quick someone go back in time and tell Sir William Blackstone..
but in all seriousness I know they look pretty rediiculase but they do serve a purpose. |
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| MrJiveBoJingles |
| What is the purpose of the wigs? |
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| bas |
| quote: | Originally posted by astroboy
heheh if you like that you'll love the gear the judges wear on ceremonial occasions:
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omg...note to self: get arrested in England. |
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| astroboy |
| quote: | Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles
What is the purpose of the wigs? |
same as the robe.. It's a visual reminder that all lawyers, unlike bankers or accountants or any other professional service provider that wears a suit, aren't just there to provide a professional service to their client.. they are officers of the court and their primary overriding duty is to that institution above all else.. Kinda like a uniform i guess.
Secondly, and this may not be intentional - if one party is represented by an expensive Armani-suit wearing QC and the other side by some young legal aid lawyer in a creased $200 polyester number that might effect the impression they make on a judge/jury. Whereas in a stupid robe and wig they both look like tools. |
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| astroboy |
| quote: | Originally posted by bas
omg...note to self: get arrested in England. |
Only in the finest legal system in the world can you get sent to prison by Santa Claus |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| quote: | Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles
What is the purpose of the wigs? |
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When england ended the 1600's civil war between the round heads and the beatles they became a fashionable to show solidarity. It was also fashionable at that time in the court of king louiis the 14th of france. It also makes it difficult for criminals to recognize judges when they are in public.
Prior to that monks wore a canvas head covering when conducting official duties to add solemnity and authority. |
emphasis added for why i believe they continue to be used. |
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| Sunsnail |
| i need to smoke some more... maybe then i'll get it |
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| basd |
| This is bound to be good. |
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| Ian |
| I can't watch it. I saw part of it and I'm that used to the american one for comedy that this just isn't good. |
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