Court dress
The robes worn by judges are just about the most distinctive working wardrobe in existence.
This isn't surprising, not many uniforms have evolved through seven centuries. Read more about changes to court dress, the history and see some examples specific to different types of judges.
Changes to court dressIn July 2007 the Lord Chief Justice announced reforms to simplify judicial court working dress in England and Wales. The changes, which included the introduction of a new civil gown, took effect on 1 October 2008.
HistoryThink of the word ‘judge’, and probably the first thing to come to mind will be either a wig or a colourful robe.
ExamplesThe English and Welsh judicial system is made up of a series of different courts, each of which deals with specific types of case and is presided over by a certain type of judge
