Throughout the Western World there is discussion, legislation, and contemplation as to what to do about non-heterosexual relationships. In some societies these relationships are banned, in some societies they are ignored and in some they are
subject to laws with varying degrees of significance. In the United Kingdom the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (CPA) was enacted to establish a new form of legally recognized union called Òcivil partnershipÓ. In this investigation into the possible social harm resulting from the creation of a separate but equal system the relevant case law, statues, and literature are analyzed. Utilizing a web-survey (n=407) the
impact of the CPA and the effect on the citizens of England and Wales is investigated. The unique attribute of the United Kingdom is that Parliament is
supreme therefore an investigation of the constitutionality of the CPA is moot. By using a social harm analysis this research shows the presence of social harm resulting from the denial of universal marriage.