Wigs and tights
Image via @dalejones70
Encountered a bewigged middle-aged lawyer in central London today wearing tights, a ruffle and a big smile?
Fear not, it’s QC day, with the latest group of hotshot barristers forced into fancy dress to be sworn in as silks this morning by the Lord Chancellor at Westminster Hall.
Yes, that meant bowing to Chris Grayling …
Common Law Silks politely bowing to man whose new Court Fees will decimate access to justice for civil cases worth less than £200k
#Silk
— Caspar Glyn QC (@CasparQC) February 16, 2015
Criminal Silks politely bowing to the man who has decimated legal aid by savage cuts and promises further destruction of Crim Justice #Silk
— Caspar Glyn QC (@CasparQC) February 16, 2015
Employment Silks politely bowing to man who barricaded Employment Tribunals behind swingeing paywalls & destroyed access to justice #Silk
— Caspar Glyn QC (@CasparQC) February 16, 2015
Family Law Silks are politely bowing to the man who decreased mediation and caused Unrepresented litigants in court taking more time
#Silk
— Caspar Glyn QC (@CasparQC) February 16, 2015
Public Law Silks are politely bowing to the man who seeks to place the Executive further from proper review and even beyond it #Silk
— Caspar Glyn QC (@CasparQC) February 16, 2015
The full ‘Legal pic of the day’ collection is here.