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Communications· OSA 2023
Section 187 — Sending or showing flashing images (epilepsy trolling)
Offence to send/show flashing images to a person with epilepsy, intending to cause harm.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Either-way
- Maximum penalty
- 5 years on indictment.
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✕ CR✕ Caution✕ Cond. Caution
Triage the circumstances
Quick answers — the engine applies the College/CPS hard rules.
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