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a courtroom gladiator in a wig that hasn't changed since 1822
horsehair wigStill worn in court, traditionally not washed for luck
the barNamed for the physical rail separating court areas
no handshakesTradition says barristers never shake each other's hands
taxi ruleCab-rank rule forces them to take any client
split systemThey argue; solicitors do the prep and paperwork