Concluding observations of the Human Rights Committee: Belarus

Concluding observations of the Human Rights Committee: Belarus
Date: 
19/11/1997

16. The Committee notes the statement of the delegation of Belarus that legislation on conscientious objection to military service is envisaged. In this regard:
The Committee recommends that a law exempting conscientious objectors from compulsory military service and providing for alternative civil service of equivalent length be passed at an early date in compliance with article 18 of the Covenant and the Committee’s General Comment No. 22 (48).

Recognition of CO Recognised
Length/terms of service Recognised