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World Service,21 Jan 2017,17 mins

Could Sending a GIF Be a Crime?

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GIFs – online flashing animations – can induce seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy. So is knowingly sending a GIF to a person with epilepsy a crime? We find out about a case testing exactly that question. We also look at the bull festival in south India called Jallikattu where animal rights activists are in a heated dispute with those in favour of the tradition both on the streets and on the internet. Produced by Anisa Subedar. Presented by Mike Wendling Reporters: Megha Mohan and Will Yates Image caption: Fluorescent pattern / Image credit: iStock

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