Commission of the European Communities - Turkey 2007
Progress Report
Brussels,
6.11.2007
2.2. Human rights and the protection of minorities
[...] The Committee of Ministers awaits information on the measures
envisaged by Turkey in order to bring the legal framework governing the
situation of those who refuse to perform military service on
conscientious or religious grounds into conformity with the requirements
of the European Court of Human Rights.
4.23. Chapter 23: Judiciary and fundamental rights
There has been no progress regarding matters related to
conscientious objection. Turkey has yet to comply with the judgement
of the European Court of Human Right Ülke vs. Turkey and
adopt legislation that would prevent repetitive prosecutions and
convictions of those who refuse to perform military service for
conscientious or religious reasons on grounds of persistent disobedience
of military orders.
and
Proposal for a Council
Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the
Accession Partnership with Turkey
(presented by the Commission of the European Communities)
Brussels, 6.11.2007
3.1. Short-Term Priorities