Ban ‘culturally insensitive’ and ‘ridiculous’ court wigs, says black barrister

Britain’s traditional court wigs date back centuries and became part of proper court dress in 1685. As of 2007, they were no longer required during family or civil court hearings, but are still worn during criminal cases.

A senior black barrister has called for court wigs to be banned, describing them as “culturally insensitive” and “ridiculous”.

Leslie Thomas QC, a barrister at Garden Court Chambers in central London, told Sky News the wig “represents and signifies the culturally insensitive climate” at the Bar.

He was speaking after Michael Etienne, a black barrister with an afro, said he was told he could face disciplinary action if he did not wear his wig to court.

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