MAY 5, 2014
GLOBAL NEWS
Expert Views on the Right of Conscientious Objection
Leading human rights experts discuss how the right to conscientious objection to military service developed as a human right in Europe.
Mr. Nils Muiznieks is the Commissioner for Human Rights for the Council of Europe, mandated to promote the observance of human rights in member states.
Mr. Richard Clayton QC is the United Kingdom representative to the Venice Commission. The Venice Commission is the Council of Europe’s advisory body on constitutional law.
View the highlights of these compelling interviews.
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