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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Return of Conscription
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All young offenders are automatically conscripted to the armed forces, mainly army to serve out their terms. Length of service is dependant on crime committed, but a minimum of 2 years is compulsory, and can be reviewed after one year.
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