HM Courts & Tribunals Service (England and Wales)
Applies to all criminal, civil, and family courts in England and Wales — this pin marks the Royal Courts of Justice, London as a representative point, not a single location
Reported: August 11, 2026
HM Courts & Tribunals Service banned Meta smart glasses from all criminal, civil, and family courts in England and Wales, citing the long-standing prohibition on photography and recording in courtrooms. Anyone bringing the glasses into a court building will have them confiscated until they leave, and unauthorised recording of proceedings can amount to contempt of court.