Judge Removed for Dress Code Violation | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

When a Caribbean Court of Justice judge repeatedly appeared in traditional national dress instead of court robes, Chief Justice Winston Anderson took decisive action—removing the judge from a panel to uphold institutional decorum. This wasn’t about personal opinion or cultural expression, but about respecting the court’s established dress code, which Anderson insists is vital for projecting authority and maintaining public confidence. The incident sparked a broader conversation about institutional traditions versus evolving norms, with Anderson making clear: until formal changes are made…