Court buildings in England and Wales ban Meta smart glasses, with staff instructed to confiscate the devices when people try to enter. Reports say the courts’ guidance states the glasses are removed on arrival and returned when the person leaves.
The move comes amid wider bans in venues such as restaurants, theatres and pubs, where the glasses are often linked to concerns they could be used to record video without consent. Outlets note that cameras have traditionally been restricted in courtrooms, and Meta glasses are treated as part of that broader issue.
Different coverage emphasizes the same core point: courts align with the existing approach to recording equipment, but the policy also reflects a broader backlash over the glasses’ capabilities. One outlet highlights that courts outside the UK have already taken similar steps, pointing to a ban in New York.
