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  1. …in reply to @LorenzoPilia
    @LorenzoPilia @Ninfa_dp there's a bit more latitude in UK law to do this: some details under the protected characteristics bit on this page gov.uk/employer-preventing-discrimination/recruitment
    1. …in reply to @v21
      @LorenzoPilia @Ninfa_dp (also exceptions if the protected characteristic is necessary to do the job: eg employing a male careworker to look after someone who doesn't want to be cared for by a woman, or hiring an actor of a certain race for a part that requires that race.)