Concluding observations of the Human Rights Committee: Colombia

CCPR/CO/80/COL
26 May 2004

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17. The Committee notes with concern that the legislation of the State party does not allow conscientious objection to military service.

The State party should guarantee that conscientious objectors are able to opt for alternative service whose duration would not have punitive effects (arts. 18 and 26).

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