Gay Cake Controversy In Family Bakers

A case was brought against a family baker that refused to make a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan.

10:46 27 March 2015

A family baker is being sued after its owners refused to make a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan because of Christian beliefs. The court was told that the decision was “unjustifiable.” 

 

Robin Allen QC said that the refusal was as wrong as postman refusing to post a letter. 

 

"A postman taking a letter to the door or a printer carrying out a printing job - nobody would say that involved promoting or support.”

 

"It's simply a functional relationship, a working relationship."

 

The case, which is being heard at Belfast County Court, is brought against McArthur Family who owns Belfast-based Ashers Bakery. 

 

A lawyer for gay rights activist Gareth Lee said that his client had seen a leaflet advertising, which did not contain any religious restrictions.

 

He added: "Law must not be determined by those who shout loudest. This is a case about commerce and discrimination."