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.

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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
[...]
Adopt legislation to prevent repeated prosecutions and convictions of those who refuse to perform military service for conscientious or religious reasons.

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