The appellant bakers had accepted (through an assistant) an order from the claimant for a cake emblazoned with a pro gay marriage slogan. The appellants, being committed Christians, returned the payment for the cake and refused to complete the order. They now appealed against a finding that they had unlawfully discriminated against the claimant.
Held: The appeal failed.
Morgan LCJ, Weatherup LJ and Weir LJ
[2016] NICA 39
Bailii
Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (NI) 2006, Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order 1998
Northern Ireland
Cited by:
Appeal from – Lee v Ashers Baking Company Ltd and Others SC 10-Oct-2018
(Northern Ireland) The bakers held strong traditional Christian beliefs as to the nature of marriage. A staff member accepted an order for a cake emblazoned with a pro gay statement. The owners rejected the order and returned the fee. They now . .
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Updated: 06 September 2021; Ref: scu.570523