RUSSIA

CONSCRIPTION THROUGH DETENTION IN RUSSIA'S ARMED FORCES

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

BACKGROUND ON CONSCRIPTION IN RUSSIA

The Conscription Process
Draft Quota Problems

CONSCRIPTION THROUGH DETENTION

The Military Recruitment Office's Lists
Police Detentions Pursuant to a Request from the Military Recruitment Office
Detentions Based on Profiling of Conscription-Age Men
Accelerated Conscription Proceedings
Medical Examinations
Ignoring Deferral or Exemption Grounds
Denying Requests to Inform Relatives
Denial of the Right to Appeal a Conscription Order
Appeal from Military Bases

RECOMMENDATIONS

To the Russian Government
To the Council of Europe and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
To United Nations Treaty Bodies

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