If you own Meta smart glasses then you may be banned from courts soon
Meta’s smart glasses are being prohibited from entering court buildings in England and Wales. The HM Courts & Tribunals Service will confiscate any glasses brought in and return them upon exit. The ban reflects concerns that the devices could be used to secretly record proceedings.
- ▪Courts across England and Wales have announced a ban on Meta’s smart glasses in judicial buildings.
- ▪The HM Courts & Tribunals Service will seize the glasses on entry and give them back when the visitor leaves.
- ▪The policy was reported by The Guardian and is motivated by fears of covert recording.
- ▪The decision highlights growing privacy and security concerns surrounding wearable camera technology.
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| Publication time | Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:00:01 +0000 |
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Meta’s smart glasses have run into a place where hands-free cameras are not particularly welcome: the courtroom. According to a report by The Guardian, courts across England and Wales are banning Meta’s smart glasses from entering judicial buildings, with the HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) confirming that anyone arriving with the glasses will have them confiscated and returned when they leave. The decision comes amid growing concerns that smart glasses could be used to secretly record court proceedings.
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