Why do British judges and lawyers wear wigs? What is the basis?

In fact, in many TV series, we will see some British judges and lawyers wearing wigs. Many people may wonder why they do this. Actually, there are many theories about this.

0 1. In the past, many British upper classes regarded wearing wigs as a fashion. It is said that in the17th century, King Louis XIII of France was bald, so he chose to wear a wig to hide his ugliness. Louis XIII's actions made many nobles follow suit. Even at that time, many people in the upper class regarded wearing wigs as a fashion, and wearing wigs became their dress for formal occasions, so some judges and lawyers also wore wigs when they appeared in court, and this habit has been maintained.

In order to maintain the image, the baldness rate of British men is actually relatively high. As judicial officers, what they need to do is to maintain their own image, so wearing wigs to court has become the standard for many judges and lawyers. In addition, British judges wear black robes in addition to wigs. This configuration also makes them the embodiment of justice and looks more authoritative.

Wearing a wig can play a role in covering up and protecting. Because of the particularity of the profession, judges and lawyers also need some protection. For example, if you are off the court, they are easily retaliated by others. If you can wear a wig, then to some extent, it can really cover up, because you can blur your appearance after wearing a wig.

Of course, wearing a wig also has many disadvantages, because it is really uncomfortable after wearing it on a hot day, and in 2008, judges and lawyers in most parts of Britain no longer need to wear wigs when they appear in court, except for some special judges.