Friends mark major centenary

Role of Friends in conscience clause highlighted

by Ian Kirk-Smith 5th February 2016

The work by Quakers to ensure recognition of the right to refuse to kill was marked at Westminster last week on the centenary of the passing of the Military Service Act in 1916.

An event was held in the Atlee Suite at Portcullis House beside the House of Commons on Wednesday 27 January and featured readings and talks by MPs and Friends.