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For the purpose of this Article the term “ forced or compulsory labour ” shall not include: a any work required to be done in the ordinary course of detention imposed according to the provisions of Article 5 of this Convention or during conditional release from such detention; b any service of a military character or, in case of conscientious objectors in countries where they are recognised, service exacted instead of compulsory military service; c any service exacted in case of an emergency or calamity threatening the life or well-being of the community; d any work or service which forms part of normal civic obligations.