objectors ... to repeated punishment for failure to perform military service". It also encouraged states "to consider granting asylum to those conscientious objectors compelled to leave their country of origin because they fear persecution owing to their refusal to perform military service ..."

In 2001, Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union recognised the right to conscientious objection.

Handbook on Procedures and Criteria for Determining Refugee Status

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