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Description

A file containing documents relating to the constitution and functions of local Appellate Tribunals, which were established to deal with the appeals of conscientious objectors for exemption from being called up under the National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939. Documents in the file include correspondence suggesting edits to the wording of a pamphlet setting out the constitution of the tribunals; and multiple drafts of the pamphlet. Topics discussed in the pamphlet include the make-up of the tribunal committees; the functions and aims of the tribunals; the representation allowed to appellants during the tribunals; the procedure for situations in which the decision reached is not unanimous; the process for appealing a decision made at a tribunal; and extracts from relevant sections of the National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939.

Keywords

committee members, conscientious objectors, courts, government committees, judiciary, law, local authorities, military training, trade unions, tribunals