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Olympic organisers reverse under-18 volunteers ban

06 May 2010

Organisers had set a minimum age of 18 for volunteers at the games to comply with laws on child protection and working hours.  The plan was criticised by young people, including the young mayor of Newham, who urged Lord Coe to rethink the ban.  London 2012 has now said it is 'looking at opportunities for those under 18'.

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