Decision seen as ‘outdated’ and at odds with age requirements for Commonwealth citizens
The Ministry of Defence has been criticised for continuing to encourage British 16 and 17-year-olds to join the armed services, while setting a higher minimum age for Commonwealth citizens wishing to enlist.
Earlier this week the government relaxed a residency qualification to allow more people from Commonwealth countries to join the services but put the age limit at 18 or over.
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