Communication: Government: Greece, sent on 9 June 2005

Communication: Government: Greece, sent on 9 June 2005
Date: 
27/03/2006

138. The Special Rapporteur is grateful for the Government’s detailed response to her communication. However, she notes with concern the strict time limits for applying for conscientious objector status . In this regard, she draws the Government’s attention to Council of Europe Recommendation 1518(2001), which invites member states to introduce into their legislation "[t]he right to be registered as a conscientious objector at any time before, during or after conscription, or performance of military service". This acknowledges that conscientious objection may develop over time, and even after a person has already participated in military training or activities.

Time limits Recognised