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Armenia: Conscientious Objectors

Asked by Sammy WilsonDemocratic Unionist PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 12082

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Armenian counterpart on access to alternative civilian service for religious conscientious objectors.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Decisions about exemptions and other issues relating to military service in Armenia are the responsibility of the government of Armenia.

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