Rejected petition Bring back National Service

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We petition the government to bring back National Service. This will involve the Government removing any and all legislative restrictions in place and writing into law that both genders aged 18 shall serve in any chosen branch of HM Armed Forces for a period of 3 years. This proposal shall be debated in the Houses of Parliament when the required number of signatures has been reached.

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Date submitted 12 August 2011
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