Michael Lyons released
Conscientious objectors released from military prison
British conscientious objector Michael Lyons has been released from military prison in Colchester. He was sentenced to nine months’ detention for ‘wilful disobedience’ after he refused to register for a rifle. His views on war had changed but his application for discharge due to conscientious objection was rejected (see ‘Court-martial urged to dismiss case’, 26 May).
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