That is what Vahan chose to do. In his appeal he argued that his conviction for refusal to serve in the army had violated Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
وطالب بموجب هذه المادة حماية حقه في الاعتراض على الخدمة العسكرية بدافع الضمير ،‏ مسألة لم ينجح احد في برهانها من قبل .‏