Christian bakers seek to overturn decision in pro-gay marriage cake case

Christian bakers who refused to make a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan are expected to return to court in Belfast today for an appeal.

Christian bakers seek to overturn decision in pro-gay marriage cake case
Mon, 09 May, 2016 - 07:31

Christian bakers who refused to make a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan are expected to return to court in Belfast today for an appeal.

The McArthur family, who run Ashers Baking Company, are seeking to overturn a judgment which found they acted unlawfully by declining the order in May 2014.

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