Friends mum was a magistrate and used to decide guilt on their shoes, god forbid anybody wearing Timberland. This was a while ago though.
In my experience, calling the individual up front the correct name and title goes a long way. Mr District Registrar Savage was the last one I remember.......
I have a small claims hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice. What should I wear?
I’m the claimant, not that it should make a difference.