DOMINICA

CRC OPTIONAL PROTOCOL (ARMED CONFLICT)

RESERVATIONS AND DECLARATIONS

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

Declarations:

"...the minimum age at which voluntary recruitment will be permitted into the Police Force (in the absence of national and armed forces) is eighteen (18) years in accordance with the Police Act, Chapter 14:01, Section 5 (a);

...recruitment will be carried out only through a recognized registered body;

...the consent of recruits is voluntary and is witnessed to with a signed declaration;

...an orientation period is provided prior to recruitment with the option of voluntary withdrawal."