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(Ed Chatterton)13:35, 30 May 2025The red-faced barrister was given a stern dressing down by an angry judge(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A blushing barrister faced the wrath of an irked

judge as he showed up to a court hearing via video link without wearing trousers at A Midland court.

Shrewsbury Crown Court spectactors were taken aback when the sparsely dressed solicitor made his appearance on screen, revealing he was not fully clothed.

Recorder Julian Taylor visibly lost patience as he queried "Where is he?" followed by the clerk enquiring, "Can you see and hear the court?".

Abruptly, the lawyer appeared from the screen's left side.

Article continues below Clad in traditional court upper wear including a barrister's gown and wing-collared shirt, his lower half shockingly sported what seemed to be underwear or shorts.

An unimpressed Recorder Taylor openly criticised both the lawyer's attire and unkempt bedroom backdrop.

Censuring the barrister, he remarked: "It looks like you're not properly dressed.

‌ "The bedroom looks most unsatisfactory. These hearings, when conducted remotely, should be treated as though they are in court."

Condemning the lack of formality, he added: "I'm not impressed with you appearing in a state of undress."

Stressing the importance of decorum, he continued, "You should be properly dressed for these hearings. The background doesn't fill me with satisfaction. You should appear in the correct

manner."

Article continues below In a flurry, the barrister donning his wig responded, "I understand that."

He explained that the delayed calling of the case was due to WiFi issues, remarking, "I've been on the link for over an hour. I apologise unreservedly."

Once the barrister exited the court's video link, Recorder Taylor was left to comment with a single word: "Unbelievable."