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Why African judges still wearing wigs is a glaring symbol of British colonialism Opponents of the colonial outfit aren't just arguing against inconvenience, but against a tradition that African judiciaries appear to be embracing Opponents of the colonial outfit aren't just arguing against inconvenience, but against a tradition that African judiciaries appear to be embracing Kevin Sieff Nairobi Monday 18 September 2017 Zimbabwean judges in long red robes and horsehair wigs, a throwback to an era of British Colonial rule AP The British gave up their last colonies in Africa half a century ago. But they left their wigs behind. Not just any wigs. They are the long, white horsehair locks worn by high court judges (and King George III). They are so old-fashioned, and so uncomfortable, that even British barristers have stopped wearing them. But in former British colonies – Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Malawi and others – they live on, worn by judges and lawyers. Now, a ne...
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