Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
Summary
Courts in England and Wales have banned Meta glasses because they can secretly record videos, which is not allowed in courtrooms. People who try to enter courts wearing these glasses will have them taken away and returned when they leave.Key Facts
- Meta glasses can record video while being worn and have raised privacy concerns.
- Courts in England and Wales have prohibited wearing Meta glasses inside judicial buildings.
- If someone brings Meta glasses into court, the glasses will be taken and given back after leaving.
- Recording images or videos in UK courts without permission is illegal and can lead to punishment.
- Smartphones are allowed in courts but cannot be used to record court activities.
- A judge previously accused a man of using smart glasses to get help during a court case, though he denied it.
- Courts in New York have also banned smart glasses for secret recording risks.
- Meta sold 7 million pairs of these glasses last year, priced between £269 and £469.
- Some UK restaurants, theatres, and pubs have also banned Meta glasses over worries about privacy.
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