Constitution

Belgium 1831 Constitution (reviewed 2014)

Table of Contents

TITLE VI. On the Armed Forces and the Police Service

Article 182

Army recruitment methods are determined by the law. The law also regulates the promotion, the rights and the duties of military personnel.

Article 183

Military quotas are subject to an annual vote. The law that determines them is valid only for one year if it is not renewed.

Article 184

The organisation and competence of the integrated police service, structured at two levels, are regulated by the law. The essential features of the status of the members of the personnel of the integrated police service, structured at two levels, are regulated by the law.

Transitional provision

However, the King can decide upon and implement the essential features of the status of the members of the personnel of the integrated police service, structured at two levels, provided that this decree, with regard to these features, is confirmed by the law before 30 April 2002.

Article 185

Foreign troops may only be admitted to the service of the State, or occupy or cross the territory by virtue of a law.

Article 186

Military personnel can only be deprived of rank, honours and pensions in the manner described by the law.