Swiss prefer community duty to army service

Switzerland’s civilian service – the alternative to military service – has become very popular since personal appraisal procedures for conscientious objectors have been stopped. (TSR/swissinfo.ch)

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Booming civilian service raises questions

This content was published on Jan 27, 2010 Entry requirements to the civilian alternative to military service were relaxed last April. Conscientious objectors are no longer required to undergo written and oral assessments by a committee to explain their motives. Even though the civilian alternative lasts one and a half times longer than military service, the number of applications leapt from around 1,700…

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