Believer Ivan Mikhailov is going to seek compensation for the three months spent in prison. 21-year-old parishioner of New Testament community was sentenced to three months of arrest for evading the conscription, but now he is fully acquitted.
«I’m thinking to ask for compensation. After all, it turns out that what for I’ve spent the three months in prison? And if I have a right to get compensation from the state, so, why not «, European Radio for Belarus quotes Ivan Mikhailov.»
As Telegraf previously reported, refused from conscription, the young man asked for an alternative service in accordance with article 57 of the Constitution of Belarus, European Radio for Belarus reports. His request was denied due to the fact that there is no alternative civilian service in Belarus. It was also denied Ivan Mikhailov to serve in reserve.
February 1, 2010 Minsk district court sentenced the young man to three months of arrest for evading military service. Amnesty International human rights organization has recognized Ivan Mikhailov as prisoner of conscience. In March, the case was sent for retrial. Parishioner of New Testament community was released under the recognizance not to leave.
