30/04/1998
1 Conscription
conscription does not exist
Conscription has never existed since gaining independence in 1981.
Antigua and Barbuda is one of only two Eastern Caribbean states to maintain standing armed forces.
recruitment
No information available.
2 Conscientious objection
There is no legal provision for conscientious objection.
The government of Antigua and Barbuda stated in 1994 that the issue of conscientious objection does not apply, as military service is voluntary in Antigua and Barbuda.
