TawdryPorker@lemmy.worldtopolitics @lemmy.world•Fetterman Presides Over Senate Wearing Short-Sleeve Shirt, No Tie, And Shorts
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1 year agoThose costumes are only worn on the State opening of Parliament (which is kinda like Halloween for politicians) and even then only by certain people fulfilling certain ceremonial roles e.g. Black Rod.
Where wigs and gowns were a daily occurrence, until recently, was Crown Court where serious criminal trials were held. The rules changed a couple of years ago.
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