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Old 15-02-2012, 20:13   #37
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Re: Christian B&B owners lose appeal....

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Originally Posted by Gary L View Post
it might matter if a gay couple were turned away for another reason other than being gay, because they may look at it that the person was just using that as an excuse.
Well yes, they might claim that. Anyone can claim anything they like. Fortunately, in this country, courts do not convict (or in this civil case, hold liable) without evidence. That's the subtle point that you can't, or won't, understand.

The evidence would be a statement on the website advertising a policy that is illegal under UK discrimination laws, or the owners telling a gay couple to their face that they can't have a room because they are gay. Not the couple in question offering an opinion on the 'real' reason they were turned away.
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