Dressing down is very much the norm in the modern workplace, but the courts and tribunals have their limit, it would appear.
New guidance was released last week on what to wear (or what not to wear to be more specific).
Visitors to court were informed that there is no formal dress code but that they are expected to ‘dress appropriately’ for such a setting.
The guidance continues: ‘Clothing should be respectful and suitable for a formal public building. For example, beachwear, fancy dress or clothing with offensive images or slogans is not appropriate.’
Disappointment, it would seem, for anyone hoping to pop into court before a night out at the darts.
Such a missive does raise the question of what someone must have worn for HMCTS to feel the need to update its guidance. Did someone rock up wearing a pair of swimming trunks and flip flops? Was there an appearance from a Batman or Spiderman? The mind boggles.
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