Originally Posted by
BIG MISTER
... However The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, which come into force on October 1st 2006, make 'ageism', discrimination on the grounds of age, unlawful and says:-
Among other provisions, the new legislation will make it unlawful to:
Specify that candidates for employment should be above or below an given age...
If you look very closely, the answer here is in the question. They are the
"EMPLOYMENT" Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. As CTC Wings is an independent Sponsorship scheme, in no way "employing" their cadets then they are free to take people on whatever criteria they choose (other relevent legalities permitting of course). A delicious little loophole for the young and vibrant if you ask me