THE FREEDOM OF THOUGHT AND CONSCIENCE – THE STATUS OF CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR TO MILITARY SERVICE
THE FREEDOM OF THOUGHT AND CONSCIENCE – THE STATUS OF CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR TO MILITARY SERVICE
Author(s): Mădălina PREDA (Davidoiu), Sorin PînzariuSubject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Military history, Military policy
Published by: Editura Academiei Oamenilor de Știință din România
Keywords: human rights; conscientious objector; military service;
Summary/Abstract: The right to conscientious objection is founded on human right to act according to individuals’ religious and other conscience. The right to refuse to perform military service under arms inheres in the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, entitling any individual to exemption from compulsory military service if it cannot be reconciled with the individual’s religion or beliefs. Domestic and international human rights laws recognize such entitlements. International institutions protect conscientious objectors by adopting recommendations and resolutions. Romania approved such legislation, introducing a genuine alternative service of a civilian nature and decriminalizing conscientious objection to military service.
Journal: Annals – Series on Military Sciences
- Issue Year: 14/2022
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 112-128
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English