Vjatseslav Borzov v. Estonia
Legal case |
(Communication No. 1136/2002), CCPR/C/81/D/1136/2002
Article 26 – Discrimination on the basis of social origin
Refusal of Estonian citizenship to former USSR military official
Conclusion:
No violation of Article 26: According to the Human Rights Committee, the refusal of Estonian citizenship to a former USSR military official on the ground of national security does not constitute discrimination.
(Paragraphs 7.4, 8)