Slovak Republic: Conscientious objector Milan Kobolka: A possible prisoner of conscience

Index Number: EUR 72/001/2000
Date Published: 6 March 2000
Categories: Slovak Republic

This document gives brief details of Milan Kobolka who refused to perform military service on ethical grounds but failed to be informed in time of his right to perform alternative civilian service. Due to the delay in declaring his willingness to perform alternative civilian service he now faces imprisonment.