News · 11 August 2026

Meta smart glasses forbidden in all England and Wales courts

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Courts in England and Wales have banned Meta glasses, which can record video, due to privacy concerns and fears they could be used for coaching. His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) will confiscate the smart glasses from anyone entering judicial buildings. New York courts issued a similar ban last month, and a claimant was accused of using them for assistance in the High Court.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 August 2026 at 12:49

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