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Costa Rica Costa Rica: Child Soldier Global Report 2001 The armed forces were abolished by the 1949 Constitution. Article 12 states that "the army as a permanent institution is proscribed. For vigilance and the preservation of public order, there will be the necessary police forces." The Constitution further provides for the introduction of both armed forces and military service when deemed necessary. Indeed, "only through continental agreement or for the national defence may military forces be organised; in either case they shall always be subordinate to the civil power." Article 147 states that the Council of Government (President of the Republic and Ministers) "requests from the National Assembly a declaration of a state of national defence and authorisation to order military recruitment, organise the army and negotiate peace." June 12, 2001 Costa Rica: Landmine Monitor Report 2000 Key developments since March 1999: The Mine Ban Treaty entered into force for Costa Rica on 1 September 1999. Costa Rica has not submitted its Article 7 report, which was due 27 February 2000. The suspended mine clearance program has resumed; it is now expected to be completed in 2002, rather than 2000. August 1, 2000
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