JUDGES, barristers and councillors paraded through Winchester city centre to celebrate the rule of law in Hampshire at the weekend.

The Winchester Cathedral service marking the occasion has now become one of the biggest in the city’s calender after members of the public were invited watch the legal staff walking through the city centre in their colourful robes to the cathedral.

Hampshire High Sheriff Mary Montagu-Scott also hosted a drinks reception for those attending after the service, held on Sunday, October 8.

Ms Montagu-Scott said: “It is a great occasion to recognise all those associated with law and order and the judicial system in our county of Hampshire.”

The annual Law Sunday celebration is designed to mark the standing that Winchester has in the legal community, being home to one of Britain’s most important crown courts.

It also recognises the legal profession’s contribution to the city.

Among those joining Ms Montagu-Scott were Judge Keith Cutler, Recorder of Winchester; various barristers who work at Winchester Crown Court, solicitors and other representatives of the legal community.

Joining them were city councillors, including members of the cabinet and several former mayors including Richard Izard, Jane Rutter, Ernie Jeffs, Eileen Berry and Mike Read.

They followed the Winchester Mace, the ceremonial symbol of the city.

11am, Winchester Cathedral, preceded by parade down High Street from Law Court with judges and barristers.