A heterosexual couple from Bristol are to start a legal challenge after their application for a civil partnership was refused.Ian Goggin, 21, and Kristin Skarsholt, 22, said they wanted the security and stability of a legal commitment without having to get married.
At present only gay couples can apply for civil partnerships. The pair are among eight couples taking their case to the courts, arguing UK law is discriminatory.
Their bid is part of the Equal Love campaign, which seeks to overturn the twin prohibitions on gay marriages and heterosexual civil partnerships.
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