More than 1,000 same-sex couples in partnerships in NI could convert to full marriage

Same-sex civil marriage became legal in Northern Ireland on January 13

More than 1,000 same-sex couples in civil partnerships in Northern Ireland could convert to full marriage if changes to the law are agreed, Amnesty International has said.

Campaigners in Northern Ireland asked shadow secretary of state Louise Haigh to help secure the shift during a meeting in Belfast on Tuesday.