LONDON — Two cake bakers in Northern Island who were found guilty of discriminating against gay people are now bringing their case to the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court, according to The Christian Post.
Daniel and Amy McArthur of Ashers Baking Company incurred $258,000 in legal bills and were forced to pay $657 in damages to a gay rights activist, Gareth Lee, who sued them after they refused to bake a wedding cake with a pro-gay “marriage” slogan. The couple refused on the grounds that it went against their religious beliefs.
“The fact that the Supreme Court is willing to hear arguments … reflects the importance of the issues and the high-profile nature of the case,” said Daniel McArthur, according to the Post. The ruling had been previously upheld by an appeals court.
Despite the controversy, the company has done well, with profits rising to about $1.94 million in 2016, up from $1.68 million in 2015. The company has seven outlets across the country. (TAB)
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