... larger number are being fined ; that the resistance is widespread everywhere; that there is no relief to the merely conscientious objector. The relief is to the religious objector only. It was intended for the Society of Friends alone; and was to remove ...

... Act are fundamental. A few months ago the Minister for Defence said that any exemption of those who claimed to be conscientious objectors would, defeat the purpose of the Act.” His trouble now is that he cannot persuade them to accept the concession which ...