11.   Conscientious objection is rare in Israel, but not unknown.

12.   For example, although the Russian constitution recognizes conscientious objection and makes allowances for alternative service, there is no supporting legislation to ensure that right.

13.   The local boards rule on the appeals of draftees denied deferments or exemptions from military service because of family hardships, conscientious objection and other grounds.

14.   Another concern for Amnesty International is conscientious objection to military service.

15.   Conscientious objection has been rare in Israel as long as the consensus held that the country was fighting for its survival.

16.   The changes, which would have included protection for doctors and nurses with conscientious objections to performing abortions, were proposed by the opposition National Party.

17.   The opposition National Party on Tuesday proposed changes to eight clauses which would include protection for doctors and nurses with conscientious objections to performing abortions.

18.   A spokesman for the movement denied there was a political basis for their conscientious objection, adding that Mofaz was trying to dirty their campaign, the radio reported.

19.   Issues such as AIDS, conscientious objection to military service and human rights and technological developments will also be discusssed.

20.   Russia has still to draft a law allowing for conscientious objection.