[Quorate] [ga] Ban On Forced Service

[Astrobolt]

General Assembly Resolution

Ban On Forced Service

A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Civil Rights

Strength: Significant

Proposed by: Second Sovereignty

The World Assembly,

Recognizing that many Member-States utilize conscription or coercive military recruitment mechanisms,

Appalled that this clear gap in forced labor provisions has thus-far been allowed to stand,

Hereby;

Defines 'Forced Service' as any law, policy, or other legal mechanism that compels, coerces, or otherwise requires military service, whether in combat or non-combat roles, or which punishes rejection of such service,

Prohibits Member-States from establishing or continuing any Forced Service mechanisms,

Mandates that any and all military personnel who are victims of Forced Service by a Member-State be offered honorable, non-punitive discharge at the earliest opportunity.


This is the discussion thread. To cast your vote, go HERE

[Jabberwocky]

While my nation does not require mandatory military service, I still believe it is a nation's right to do so. Really, I'm surprised this reached a quorum. It's more of a sketchy outline for a proposal. Emphatically AGAINST.

[Astrobolt]

I will also note this is authored by a TCB nation, and therefore is covered by our region's sanctions against TCB.

[Pantso]

While the Republic of Pantso is by nature pacifist, and our honorable volunteer navy's primary mission is to scare seagulls away from the beach, should the worst happen we must have options to raise an army swiftly. There is no doubt some nations abuse their own right to implement compulsory service, but an outright ban is not acceptable. Pantso recommends Against as well.

[Clialaad]

Clialaad believes this resolution is WA overreach and thus will recommend Against.

[The Commonwealth of Nomadei]

I will start by saying that The Commonwealth of Nomadei does not require compulsory military service of it's citizens, and never will, but I strongly believe that such an issue should be decided by each individual nation, not dictated from on high. In the interest of the rights of nations to set their own policies to make decisions without interference, I can not support this and am strongly against its passage.