Why do judges wear wigs and black robes in court?

I believe that friends who like watching Hong Kong dramas know that judges of Hong Kong dramas wear wigs and black robes when they appear in court. I thought they brought this to look good and wear X, but I still don't know why they wear wigs and black robes, but I have heard several stories.

First of all, it must be clear that this tradition is not passed down from our country. It was left in Hong Kong by Britain. Hong Kong was once a British colony. After the return of Hong Kong, the judicial system still follows the British tradition, so the wigs of judges and lawyers are preserved.

Then why is there such a tradition in Britain?

Let's popularize the origin of wigs first. The custom of foreigners wearing wigs can be traced back a long time. A wig was found on the head of an Egyptian mummy. According to research, in ancient Egypt, in order to be clean and cool, men and women had to cut off their hair; But I often wear a wig to look good. Wigs are made of human hair, palm leaf fiber or wool.

First, in the Middle Ages, due to overwork, British judicial personnel suffered from serious hair loss and baldness. In order to maintain a good image, lawyers and judges routinely wear white wigs in court. Personally, I think this may be bigger.

Secondly, there is also a saying that in order to strengthen the dignity and power of courts and judges, so that judges and lawyers are not subject to subjective influence and maintain a fair attitude, hairpins and robes are used between judges and lawyers to create a "dehumanizing" atmosphere.

Simply put, it is to mystify yourself and increase your authority.

Thirdly, after a period of exile in France, King charles ii of England introduced this kind of men's wig to English-speaking countries when he regained power in 1660. At that time, Britain had just ended the civil war. During the civil war, Parliament sent short-haired "round heads" and long-haired royalist "Beatles". Judges can show justice by wearing wigs, thus avoiding showing their political inclinations. This kind of wig, which is shoulder-length or slightly longer than shoulder-length, has become a fashion for European men since the1620s and a popular traditional court in Britain.

So far, there is no clear answer. Personally, I think it's because it's a shame for Hong Kong, and many people are reluctant to mention it.