MALDIVES

CRC OPTIONAL PROTOCOL (ARMED CONFLICT)

RESERVATIONS AND DECLARATIONS

(Unless otherwise indicated, the reservations and declarations were made upon ratification, accession or succession)

Declaration:

"1. The Minimum age at which the Maldives permits recruitment to its National Security Service and its Police Service is 18 years.

2. Any individual who wishes to enter the National Security Service and the Police Service has to apply for it in writing.

3. All applicants are required to present proof of birth date.

4. All applicants short listed for recruitment are carefully screened for medical fitness. "