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Enver Aydemir v. Turkey, No. 26012/11, ECtHR (Second Section), 7 September 2016

Abstract

Conscientious objection to military service in Turkey. Political statements and conscientious objection. 

Normative references

Art. 9 ECHR  

Art. 9 CEDU

Ruling

If the reasons supporting the status of conscientious objection are not motivated by religious beliefs and by a serious and insurmountable conflict, Art. 9 ECHR is not applicable. The complaint shall be therefore declared inadmissible.  
(The claimant refused to wear military uniform belonging to the secular the Republic of Turkey but, by contrast, to support a legal system based on Sharia).