An Ulster Unionist Party spokesperson said:
“We are disappointed that this court case ever took place. The debate has been divisive and has served to increase distrust and prejudice. Northern Ireland society needs to be able to respect diversity in sexual orientation, whilst allowing those who hold deep religious convictions to exercise them within the law.
"If everyone had used a little common sense, this could have been resolved without fuss never mind recourse to the courts. It is common sense, not necessarily more legislation, that we need to deal with these matters. It should have been possible for the gentleman to get the cake he wanted without anyone feeling their values were being compromised."