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Forces Watch

12 Oct 2011

A conscience test case at the Royal Courts of Justice

Naval medic Michael Lyons' appeal over being sentenced to seven months in military correction centre for disobeying orders takes place at 10.30am on Thursday 13 October 2011, at the Royal Courts of Justice in The Strand, London.
12 Oct 2011

High Court appeal for imprisoned Navy conscientious objector

A medic in the Royal Navy who was detained at court martial in July this year will appeal his conviction at the High Court on Thursday 13 October.
13 Jul 2011

NGO challenges military influence in British schools

Forces Watch is running a series of events to launch its new campaign questioning armed forces recruitment in schools.
20 May 2011

Government promises to allow soldiers under 18 to leave forces

The government has promised to improve the rights of teenage soldiers by allowing them to leave the armed forces up until the age of eighteen.
19 May 2011

Christian charity backs British sailor ahead of court-martial

A Christian NGO has added its voice to the growing support for Michael Lyons, a member of the Royal Navy who is facing imprisonment for 'wilful disobedience'.
15 Mar 2011

NGO highlights MPs' confusion over under-18s in the forces

Forces Watch has said that a report by MPs reveals confusion at the highest levels over the laws on people aged under 18 in the armed forces.
10 Mar 2011

MP tries to raise military recruitment age to eighteen

Human rights campaigners have welcomed an MP's attempt to raise the minimum age of enlistment in the UK armed forces to eighteen.
10 Jan 2011

Fox urged to uphold conscientious objection in Armed Forces Bill

Defence Secretary Liam Fox is being urged to uphold the right of armed forces personnel to be given a discharge if they develop a conscientious objection.

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