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 756k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4TTGKP74yrs4Y
Yes, For strong, young refugees.
@9L2X73L2mos2MO
Yes, but only under exceptional circumstances, only for repeat offenders and it should be a shorter period of time e.g. six-eight weeks
@8NVH2JB4yrs4Y
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.
@9M6SKGP2 days2D
Yes, but non-military; more useful jobs like in the NHS or customer service would teach young people responsibility and life skills
@9M39D4S6 days6D
Yes, for this refusing to seek gainful employment, offenders and focus on self improvement as well as military values
@9LXL7HY1wk1W
No, a volunteer military is going to possess higher morale and skill than that of a conscripted force, however in times of war where the nation is under the threat of attack - it should be reinstated.
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