Publication Date

1995

Journal

Wisconsin Law Review

Abstract

The article explores the persistence of judicial wigs and robes in England, arguing that their continued use is not based on practical reasons but on historical and cultural path dependency. The tradition, despite its anachronistic nature, endures due to factors like dignity, anonymity, and economic interests, rather than any functional necessity. The author suggests that such legal customs often persist because of historical context rather than optimal design.

Volume

1995

Issue

5

First Page

1129

Last Page

1154

Publisher

University of Wisconsin Law School

Disciplines

Judges | Law

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