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Swearing-in ceremony of a Lord Chief Justice, London
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Swearing-in ceremony of a Lord Chief Justice, London
Swearing-in ceremony of a Lord Chief Justice, London. He is sworn in by the Lord High Chancellor, with a row of High Court judges behind, and Kings Counsel below. Date: 1922
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, we witness the formal and solemn swearing-in ceremony of a new Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, an event that took place in London during the 1920s. The new judge, resplendent in his traditional full-bottomed wig and robes, takes the oath of office from the Lord High Chancellor, the head of the British judiciary. The ceremony is attended by a distinguished assembly of High Court judges, all wearing their own wigs and robes, who sit in a row behind the new appointee, lending their collective wisdom and authority to the proceedings. Below the judges, a group of Kings Counsel, the highest rank of barristers in the English legal system, stand attentively, their wigs and gowns adding to the formal atmosphere of the occasion. The photograph captures the essence of the British legal system during the 1920s, a time of change and progress, as well as continuity and tradition. The room is filled with an air of importance and gravity, as the new Lord Chief Justice is sworn in to uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of the people of England and Wales. The books and legal documents scattered around the room serve as a reminder of the weighty responsibility that comes with this position. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the legal system was a cornerstone of British society, and the swearing-in of a new Lord Chief Justice was a significant event that captured the attention of the nation. The formal dress, the solemn ceremony, and the seriousness of the occasion are all hallmarks of a bygone era, yet the principles and values that underpin the British legal system remain as relevant today as they were in 1922.
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