The Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana-Justice Anin Yeboah, has sent a word of caution to all Judges and professional magistrates in Ghana.
According to Justice Anin Yeboah, he had become aware, that some Judges and Professional Magistrates in the country, were not complying with the dress code of the profession, and that, “Judges and professional magistrates must be fully robed in wig, and gown for court sittings at all times”.
A circular which was signed by Chief Justice Anin Yeboah, states that, sanctions will be imposed on judges and Professional Magistrates in the country who fail to comply.
According to the circular, the prescribed dress code for the MALE judges and Professional Magistrates are: Barrister’s trousers (Trouseline) with Court waistcoat or Black trouser suit, White tunic shirt, Collars held with studs and stiffeners, Court band tie/bibs, Black plain socks and black shoes”.
The FEMALE judges and Professional Magistrates dress code, according to the Chief Justice are: Black skirt or trouser suit or Barrister’s skirt or trousers (Trouseline) with Court Waistcoat, White Court tunic shirt, or white top Or plain black sleeved (long or three quarters) dress, Collarette, Black Court or Block heeled Shoes (Full closed shoes)”.
The Chief Justice further warned that, “I re-iterate that dressing in this manner helps to preserve the decorum, seriousness, and formality of court proceedings and the importance of the proper administration of justice. For this reason, judges and professional magistrates should also ensure that members of the Bar who appear before the Courts strictly comply with the dress standards to maintain the dignity of the court. I trust that I can count on your unalloyed cooperation”.
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