article_snippet: Public opinion on the landmark civil case has been split in Northern Ireland and beyond.
article_snippet: Mr Allen stressed the importance of anti-discrimination legislation in Northern Ireland, given the importance of anti-discrimination legislation in Northern Ireland history of sectarian strife.
article_snippet: Same-sex marriage remains a contentious issue in Northern Ireland and attempts to have Same-sex marriage legalised have been repeatedly rejected by the devolved Assembly at Stormont.
article_snippet: The Democratic Unionist Party, whose MLA Paul Givan is bringing forward the Private Members' Bill, says businesses should have the right to refuse to provide services businesses believe could compromise businesses religious beliefs.
article_snippet: However, Sinn Fein has vowed to veto the move.