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Peace tax group lose court case
A group of peace campaigners has lost
its legal fight for the right to be
able to opt out of taxes which are used
to fund military action.
The so-called "peace tax seven" wanted
a judicial review of their demands for
a special fund for their tax payments -
so it is not used to fund wars.
Their barrister told the High Court
they faced a choice of following their
conscience or obeying the law.
But Mr Justice Collins said the group's
case was unarguable.
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