S.L. 12.9 Art. 25Wearing apparel for advocates and legal procurators.

(1) Advocates appearing before any of the superior courts and before the Court of Magistrates (Gozo) in its superior jurisdiction at the hearing of any cause shall wear a dark blue, charcoal grey or black suit or pin-striped trousers and black jacket, a white shirt with a black, grey or white tie or bow-tie and black gown. Lady advocates appearing before the said courts shall wear black or blue or charcoal grey suits, or a white blouse and a black skirt or trousers, under a black gown. A Judge or Magistrate may for good reason dispense an advocate from wearing a gown.

(2) Any advocate not complying entirely with these requirements shall not have the right of audience.

(3) Advocates and lady advocates appearing before any of the inferior courts shall comply with the provisions of sub-rule (1) but shall be dispensed from the need to wear a gown.

(4) The provisions of sub-rule (3) shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to legal procurators.

(5) (a) Members of a disciplined force appearing before any of the superior courts and before the Court of Magistrates (Gozo) in its superior jurisdiction in the course of the exercise of their duties or in connection with their duties, shall wear their normal uniform. If such uniform includes a jacket or tunic, this is also to be worn. Commissioned and Gazetted officers shall always wear their jacket or tunic.

(b) Members of a disciplined force appearing before any of the Inferior Courts in the course of the exercise of their duties or in connection with their duties, shall also wear their normal uniform.

(c) The court may dispense a member of a disciplined force from wearing a uniform.

Part XIII - Maintenance of Good Order in the Courts of Justice