Concluding observations of the Human Rights Committee: Estonia

Concluding observations of the Human Rights Committee: Estonia
Date: 
15/04/2003

15. The Committee is concerned that the duration of alternative service for conscientious objectors may be up to twice as long as the duration of regular military service.

The State party is under an obligation to ensure that conscientious objectors can opt for alternative service, the duration of which is without punitive effect (articles 18 and 26 of the Covenant).

Length/terms of service Recognised