National Service Act 1948

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Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:amended_by various amendments over the years
gptkbp:applies_to males aged 18 to 26
gptkbp:associated_with post-war Britain
gptkbp:cancellation_reason eventually phased out by 1963
gptkbp:civic_engagement viewed as a civic duty by some citizens
gptkbp:competitors similar laws in other countries
gptkbp:controversy debate over conscription
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in media and literature
gptkbp:date_enacted 1948-11-01
gptkbp:duration 18 months of service
gptkbp:economic_impact affected employment rates
gptkbp:economic_policy defense policy of the UK
part of broader public policy on defense
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:enforces military authorities
gptkbp:goal to maintain a standing army
gptkbp:governing_body part of post-war reconstruction efforts
gptkbp:government_response adjustments to military needs
gptkbp:has_ability aimed to ensure military readiness
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed by historians for its impact on society
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War tensions
gptkbp:historical_debate debate on necessity of conscription
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in government archives
gptkbp:historical_legacy left a legacy of conscription debates in the UK.
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the end of voluntary enlistment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label National Service Act 1948
gptkbp:impact increased military personnel
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for certain professions and health conditions
gptkbp:influenced_by previous conscription laws
gptkbp:is_debated_in ethical implications of conscription
discussions in Parliament regarding its effectiveness
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Ministry_of_Defence
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military policies
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Military_Service_Act_1916
gptkbp:local_economy affected young men primarily
gptkbp:military_branch Army, Navy, Air Force
gptkbp:military_service integrated various social classes into the military
gptkbp:post_service_opportunities education and job training programs
gptkbp:post_service_support veteran services
gptkbp:provides_training_for gptkb:military_training
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of military service obligations
gptkbp:public_perception seen as a duty by some, a burden by others
gptkbp:public_reaction mixed responses from the public
gptkbp:purpose to establish a system of conscription for military service
gptkbp:recruitment lottery system
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance issues with compliance and evasion
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:National_Service_Act_1960
gptkbp:service_frequency initially set at 18 months
gptkbp:successor gptkb:National_Service_Act_1960
gptkbp:termination_of_service upon completion of service period
gptkbp:training_programs various military bases across the UK
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:National_Service_Act
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7