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Ashers Baking Company owners Colin McArthur and his wife Karen with their son Daniel (right), general manager of Ashers, and his wife Amy (centre), together with their children Robyn (2) and six-month-old Elia.
The news emerged as lawyers for the bakery lodged court papers giving detailed explanations of the grounds for appeal following a court decision last year that ruled the firm had discriminated against a customer by refusing to make a £36.50 cake with a slogan supporting same-sex marriage and featuring Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie, after initially accepting the order.
The family's defence costs are being supported by the Christian Institute (CI). CI spokesman Simon Calvert said: "We are delighted to have such a formidable legal expert join an already strong team. Professor McCrudden's experience and knowledge of human rights and equality law will be of incalculable assistance.
Gay cake row appeal: Top human rights lawyer to join Ashers Bakery court team - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk