CONTROVERSIAL Meta glasses have been banned from yet another public space as privacy fears spread.
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) confirmed the smart devices could not be used in its buildings, including in Ayr and Kilmarnock.
Photos, video and other recordings are already banned in court except for some specific and high-profile cases where there are media requests.
Courts in England and Wales said this week that Meta glasses, dubbed "spyware", would be confiscated from anyone entering their buildings, and returned when they leave.
Although the public and court staff could have smartphones, their use for pictures or other recording was prohibited. His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) said that applied to Meta glasses too.
That was echoed by Scottish courts.
A spokesperson for the SCTS said: “Photographing, filming or recording of court proceedings within court and tribunal buildings is prohibited unless permission has been granted. This includes the use of Meta glasses.”
CalMac ferries recently changed its rule for the bridges of its vessels over an alleged incident where a man was filming crew and passengers.
A sign went up on the Ardrossan to Arran route about the change after the man, reportedly a far-right influencer, filmed people during a tour of a ferry's bridge. CalMac said its staff felt "uncomfortable" about what happened.
Restaurants, pubs and theatres have also banned the smart glasses.
