18 commonsense assertions
Cultures (18) Countries with standing armies (1) United Kingdom (1) Canada (1) Egypt (1) Finland (1) Germany (1) Greece (1) Iran (1) Israel (1) Norway (1) Russia (1) Saudi Arabia (1) Sweden (1) Turkey (1) Australia (1) New Zealand (1) Singapore (1) Switzerland (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 conscientious objection Countries with standing armies Conscientious objection is recognized differently based on military presence and social norms in countries with standing armies. 5
2 conscientious objection United Kingdom In the UK, conscientious objection is legally recognized, especially in relation to military service. 4
3 conscientious objection Canada In Canada, conscientious objection is legally recognized, allowing exemption from military service. 2
4 conscientious objection Egypt In Egypt, conscientious objection is not legally recognized and is punishable. 2
5 conscientious objection Finland In Finland, conscientious objection is legally allowed and alternative civilian service is available. 2
6 conscientious objection Germany In Germany, conscientious objection allows for alternative civilian service instead of military service. 2
7 conscientious objection Greece Conscientious objection is legally recognized but faces societal and legal challenges in Greece. 2
8 conscientious objection Iran In Iran, conscientious objection is not legally recognized and can lead to severe consequences. 2
9 conscientious objection Israel Conscientious objection in Israel can result in legal and social repercussions. 2
10 conscientious objection Norway Norway legally respects conscientious objectors and offers alternative service options. 2
11 conscientious objection Russia In Russia, conscientious objection is restricted and may result in penalties because of compulsory military service. 2
12 conscientious objection Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia, conscientious objection is not legally recognized and can can lead to consequences. 2
13 conscientious objection Sweden In Sweden, conscientious objection is legally recognized and respected, with alternative civilian service available. 2
14 conscientious objection Turkey Conscientious objection in Turkey is met with legal and social consequences because of national security concerns. 2
15 conscientious objection Australia In Australia, military personnel are allowed to conscientiously object and apply for discharge. 1
16 conscientious objection New Zealand In New Zealand, conscientious objection is allowed in the military and objectors can apply for discharge. 1
17 conscientious objection Singapore Conscientious objection is not widely recognized in Singapore and objectors may face legal consequences. 1
18 conscientious objection Switzerland Conscientious objection to military service is legally allowed in Switzerland with an alternative civilian service option. 1