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Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales

11 August 2026 at 11:29

Exclusive: Court service says anyone trying to enter buildings with glasses will have them confiscated and returned when they leave

Courts in England and Wales have joined a number of restaurants, theatres and pubs in banning Meta glasses, amid a mounting backlash against what has been described as β€œspyware”.

Last month courts in New York announced a ban on the controversial glasses, which can record video footage while being worn.

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Β© Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Β© Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Β© Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

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