United Kingdom, Aug. 13 -- Meta smart glasses have been banned from every court and tribunal in England and Wales - with security staff instructed to confiscate the camera-equipped devices from anyone attempting to take them inside.

His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service has confirmed the prohibition as concern grows about the ability of smart glasses to record people discreetly.

The move follows a similar ban across New York's court system and comes amid a wider backlash against the technology in Britain, where pubs and other venues have introduced restrictions over privacy concerns.

An HMCTS spokesperson told The Guardian: "There are clear restrictions on taking images or videos within courts and tribunals which is why the use of...