article_snippet: The Commission, which monitors compliance with equality laws in the region, has alleged that the stance of the company was in breach of legislation.
article_snippet: In the wake of the bakery's refusal to provide the service last May, the commission, a state-funded watchdog body, took on the case on behalf of Mr Lee.
article_snippet: Initially, the commission, a state-funded watchdog body asked the bakery to acknowledge that the commission, a state-funded watchdog body had breached legislation and offer 'modest' damages to the customer.
article_snippet: When Ashers, which is owned by the McArthur family, refused, the commission, a state-funded watchdog body proceeded with the legal action.