Victims of historical institutional abuse have already cleared the first stage in a High Court bid to secure compensation recommended by a major inquiry.
And separate proceedings have now been issued by a man who wants details of his gender history removed from a marriage certificate.
Both cases are seeking to have the Secretary of State compelled to take steps amid the continued political stalemate - either by calling an election, securing some form of restored devolution, or introducing direct rule.
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