12:55, February 28, 2013
Today saw an intense debate regarding modifications to the RA Law on Alternative Military Service.
The bill, introduced by the government, would allow alternative military service to citizens of Armenia whose religious beliefs or convictions were opposed to bearing arms or using them.
Alternative work service would be allowed for those whose religious beliefs or convictions opposed serving in the military altogether.
As the law now stands, alternative military service is allowed for 36 months and 42 for alternative work. The government bill proposes to cut the terms to 30 and 36 months respectively.
The bill states that the place of alternative work should be no more than thirty kilometres from the main residence of the conscript.
Armenian News
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