This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Re-introduction of National Service
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Mandatory National Service of 2 years
Situation
Social and cultural reform is needed to better build the society that we deserve and one key area is a respectful, hard working population. The skills and personal attributes gained from serving a mandatory term in National Service will give the individual drive, ambition, team work, discipline and respectfulness.
Rules
1. All British nationals achieving 16 years of age are eligible for National Service.
2. All foreign nationals applying for nationality (UK passport), under 50 years of age are eligible for National Service.
Exceptions - TBD
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