‘A PERSONAL WORD’

From The Tribunal May 12th 1916 For further updates go to https://nfpb.org.uk/archive/tribunal/ … I, personally, cannot accept Alternative Service. Knowing that this is a Military Service Act for men and women of all ages, I am not in the least impressed by the strictures of our friends. On the other hand, I want members to allow … Read more

A WOUNDED SOLDIER ON THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR

For further updates go to https://nfpb.org.uk/archive/tribunal/ From The Tribunal of May 4th 1916 To the Editor of “The Nation.” Sir, – I should be glad if would publish these few words of a wounded soldier, if only to remove the widespread belief that those who are fighting have no respect for the Conscientious Objector. Just as, … Read more

FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE

For further updates go to https://nfpb.org.uk/archive/tribunal/ The following letter appeared in the “Daily News”, the “Daily Chronicle,” and the “Manchester Guardian,” on March 30th: Sir,- This country entered into the war in the belief that it was a war on behalf of freedom. We believe that it is right to fight for such a cause, but … Read more

HOW IT IS DONE

For further updates go to https://nfpb.org.uk/archive/tribunal/ —— Scene: Guard room of any barracksEnter Captain, who addresses Conscientious Objector: Well, are you still determined to be obstinate? C.O.: I must respectfully decline to obey any military order. Captain: Umph! You’re a d———— fool, you know, and you will have to go through the mill if you don’t … Read more

MISTER AYLMER ROSE BEFORE HIS EMPLOYER

For further updates go to https://nfpb.org.uk/archive/tribunal/ The business of his employer Mr Aylmer Rose, the Organising Secretary to the N.C.F., appeared before Southwark Tribunal on March 21st, claiming absolute exemption on grounds of conscience. The Clerk to the Tribunal was somewhat taken aback when he came to the applicant’s description of his occupation. Turning to the … Read more

Tribunal – 1916 8th March “Our Object”

This is the first in a series of extracts from the No Conscription Fellowship’s journal, published in the UK between March 1916 and November 1918 For further updates go to https://nfpb.org.uk/archive/tribunal/ The object of the “Tribunal” will be to acquaint our members and the general public with those facts concerning the Military Service Act which receive … Read more

SOME CASES OF “FAIR DEALING”

For further updates go to https://nfpb.org.uk/archive/tribunal/ “The local authority, in making their appointments to the tribunals, should bear in mind that the tribunal will have to hear, among the applications, those made on the grounds of conscientious objection. MEN WHO APPLY SHOULD FEEL THAT THEY ARE BEING JUDGED BY A TRIBUNAL THAT WILL DEAL FAIRLY WITH … Read more

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