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FOCUS OF THE DAY: Lord Chief Justice told to ditch wigs and gowns in court. 'Chaotic' and 'archaic' crown courts hinder experience of witnesses, victims, and defendants. The Lord Chief Justice should review the use of wigs, gowns, and legalese which only serves to uphold tradition in the crown court, the Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) has claimed. Full story - Solicitors Journal
FOCUS OF THE DAY: Lord Chief Justice told to ditch wigs and gowns in court. 'Chaotic' and 'archaic' crown courts hinder experience of witnesses, victims, and defendants. The Lord Chief Justice should review the use of wigs, gowns, and legalese which only serves to uphold tradition in the crown court, the Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) has claimed. Full story - Solicitors Journal
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