National military service in the UK was abolished in 1960. Recently, parliament has proposed the idea of a new modern form of national service that would make it mandatory for 18-26 year olds to participate in military or charitable service for a period of one year.
36% Yes |
64% No |
21% Yes |
57% No |
6% Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development |
7% No, service should be an option instead of obligation |
6% Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment |
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4% Yes, but only for young offenders |
See how support for each position on “National Service” has changed over time for 755k UK voters.
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See how importance of “National Service” has changed over time for 755k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4TTGKP73yrs3Y
Yes, For strong, young refugees.
@9L2X73L4wks4W
Yes, but only under exceptional circumstances, only for repeat offenders and it should be a shorter period of time e.g. six-eight weeks
@8NVH2JB3yrs3Y
Yes but in any government agency like the NHS, Highways and with a greater focus on education and skill development and mandatory only for young offenders and those who do not pursue further education or employment.
@9LK6Y634 days4D
Reinstate, but not enforce where suitable opportunities are on offer to individuals. Less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development. Monitored carefully to ensure wellbeing and no bullying.
@9L2TWHP4wks4W
Yes, but also if your a immigrant you should automatically be put into national service, for every year in national services rewards 6 months safety in the country.
@8XL66VV2yrs2Y
No, it should only be mandatory for youths with criminal records.
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