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England and Wales now let criminal barristers skip wigs for comfort or cultural reasons, keeping robes and collars mandatory.
England and Wales have updated court dress rules, allowing barristers in criminal cases to skip traditional wigs if uncomfortable or impractical, particularly for those with cultural hairstyles like Afros or dreadlocks.
The change, effective since July, removes the need for prior approval in these cases, though robes and wing collars remain mandatory.
Exceptions also apply to pregnant barristers, those experiencing menopause, and individuals with disabilities or medical devices, though these require written approval.
The update follows a complaint from a barrister whose Afro made wig use difficult.
The Bar Council will review the changes after a three-year trial, but full abolition of the dress code is not planned.
This shift marks progress toward inclusivity, building on prior exceptions for Sikh and Muslim barristers and the 2008 move to business attire in family courts.
Inglaterra y Gales ahora permiten a los abogados penales omitir pelucas por comodidad o razones culturales, manteniendo obligatorias las túnicas y los collares.