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Scholars criticize Council ruling

CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS A recent ruling by the Council of Grand Justices means there is little hope that 24 jailed Jehovah's Witnesses will win their fight for exemption from military service and escape a cycle of call-up and imprisonment

By Irene Lin  /  STAFF REPORTER

"At this stage, the fate of the 24 jailed Witnesses could only be changed through the good will of legislators," Huang said.

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