Smart glasses could be banned in swimming pools and changing rooms in misogyny crackdown

As of November 5, 2026, the UK government is considering banning smart glasses in places like swimming pools and changing rooms as part of a crackdown on violence against women and girls. This follows concerns raised during a parliamentary debate where Liberal Democrat MP Anna Sabine highlighted cases of women being filmed without their consent at nightclubs and parties by men using smart glasses, with videos then posted online for profit. The government's safeguarding minister, Satvir Kaur, indicated that restrictions may be placed on selling the technology to certain users while weighing its benefits against potential harms. Other settings like healthcare and education are also being evaluated by NHS England and the Department for Education for existing policies relevant to smart glasses use. Violence against women and girls minister Alex Davies-Jones noted the particular issue of smart glasses with cameras, though she acknowledged some positive uses in Parliament by colleagues who utilize them without cameras to assist with work.