Finland requires mandatory military service exclusively for male citizens (liability from age 18 until the end of the year they turn 60 or 65 for reservists), while women are exempt but may volunteer. Men can complete armed or unarmed military service (165–347 days) or choose non-military civil service (347 days) for conscientious objections. Those who refuse all service as total objectors face criminal prosecution, fines and a prison sentence of 173 days, usually served though house arrest with an electronic bracelet.

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