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Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
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Courts in England and Wales have joined several restaurants, theatres and pubs in banning Meta glasses, amid a mounting backlash against what has been described as “spyware”.
Key facts
- Last year Meta sold 7m pairs of the glasses, which cost between £269 and £469
- Now His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which is responsible for all criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales, has made clear that Meta glasses will be confiscated
- Last month courts in New York announced a ban on the controversial glasses, which can record video footage while being worn
- In February, members of the security team for Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, were seen wearing Meta glasses during a high-profile trial in California about social media addiction
Summary
Last month courts in New York announced a ban on the controversial glasses, which can record video footage while being worn. Now His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which is responsible for all criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales, has made clear that Meta glasses will be confiscated from anyone entering its judicial buildings. A spokesperson told the Guardian: “There are clear restrictions on taking images or videos within courts and tribunals which is why the use of Meta glasses is prohibited.” Taking images or videos in court buildings is prohibited in the UK without official permission and can be prosecuted as contempt of court.