On Thursday 15 September the ECtHR will hand down its judgment in Papavasilakis v Greece (no. 66899/14).

In January 2013 Mr Papavasilakis sought authorisation to carry out alternative civilian work because he was a conscientious objector. He appeared before the Greek Army’s Special Board to explain his request, referring in particular to the religious education he had received from his mother, a Jehovah’s Witness, and his rejection of war, violence or destruction in all its forms. Continue reading →