Meta Glasses Banned From Courts In England And Wales
TL;DR. Courts in England and Wales prohibit Meta smart glasses due to concerns over covert recording and potential misuse. - His Majesty's Courts and Tribunal Service will confiscate the devices at entry. - The ban follows similar restrictions implemented by New York courts and private venues. - Judges previously cited smart glasses for potential coaching during court proceedings.
- Meta glasses are banned from all courts in England and Wales.
- Devices will be confiscated upon entry to judicial buildings.
- The ban stems from rules against recording in courts and concerns over 'spyware' functionality.
- Previous incidents involved smart glasses used for alleged coaching in court.
Sources
- Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales — theguardian.com
- engadget.com — engadget.com