It is unlawful to refuse you employment on the grounds of your race, either directly or indirectly by putting in place requirements that would be more difficult for you to comply with than a member of another racial group.
The only exception to this protection is where there is some reason connected with the job itself, or circumstances where there is a genuine need to appoint a person of one particular race. This is known as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) and applies in a number of specified circumstances such as