Disputes Defence firm did not discriminate by rejecting Chinese applicant National security a valid reason to reject job applicants from certain countries, UK tribunal finds iStock.com/Shawn Williams Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 19 June 2025 Refusing to give a job to Chinese or Russian nationals in companies that deal with national security issues or require security clearance is not discriminatory, a UK employment tribunal has ruled. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Trade Secrets Ex-Googler faces more charges in AI espionage case Politics Secret agent menace: should firms be concerned by spying claims? Trade Secrets Google, Meta find trade secrets at risk from AI startups Fraud US charges five more in North Korean IT worker scam