30/04/1998
1 Conscription
conscription does not exist
Conscription has never existed since independence was achieved in 1962.
Compulsory military service existed while the country was part of the British Empire. [2]
recruitment
Legal minimum enlistment age for the armed forces (including the paramilitary Volunteer Defence Force) is 18. Enlistment is, however, possible at a younger age with the written consent of parents or legal guardians. [1]
Legislation allows for enlistment of under 18-year-olds in exceptional circumstances.
