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It's been 50 years since Britain left. Why are so many African judges still wearing wigs? - World - DAWN.COM
Why do barristers wear wigs? The origins of the UK legal tradition explained and why it still exists
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Karl Sharro on X: "Also note the gentlemen wearing wigs. In traditional British culture, wigs are worn in parliament by bald people. https://t.co/45fphT7XbL" / X
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