Courts across England and Wales will no longer allow Meta smart glasses inside court buildings, with security staff instructed to confiscate the devices on entry and return them when visitors leave.

The ban was introduced by His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which oversees criminal, civil and family courts throughout England and Wales. The move follows a similar decision announced last month by New York’s court system.

“There are clear restrictions on taking images or videos within courts and tribunals which is why the use of Meta glasses is prohibited,” an HMCTS spokesperson told The Guardian.

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