So… not compulsory then? Or do you just get fined or something? Anyway, earliest policy U-turn of the Conservative campaign so far - will it be their best?

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    2 months ago

    So a fine. And when poverty stricken youngsters fail to pay that fine. Removal directly from their benifits. Or garnish wages.

    So basically a cheap pass for the wealthy. Screw the poor as normal.

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      2 months ago

      “Nobody will go to jail for refusing national service. You’ll get a fine instead.”

      “What happens if you can’t or won’t pay the fine?”

      “You go to jail.”

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        2 months ago

        Honestly not that likely. As courts can order a garnesment.

        Fines nowadays tend to result in taking from you benifits or wages. Of course costs the poor forced into this more.