War protesters lose tax opt out bid (UK)

A group of conscientious objectors have lost their High Court bid to avoid having to pay taxes to fund UK military activities.

The "Peace Tax Seven", backed by more than 50 supporters, asked Mr Justice Collins, sitting in London, for permission to seek a judicial review of a continuing Government refusal to allow them to opt out. <snip>

The seven wanted to seek court orders forcing the Treasury to establish a special fund or account so that their money could be spent on peaceful purposes.

Michael Fordham, appearing for the seven, argued that the Treasury's continuing refusal to set up such an account violated their rights under Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which protects the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. <snip>

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