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“I also think many bisexuals in England find it more convenient to identify as lesbian or gay. 'Lesbian' and gay' are words that many outside the LGBTQIA+ community are already familiar with, and with this recognition comes legally recognised rights. Bisexuality, on the other hand, often needs to be explained to people, and it does not come with easily recognised rights. For example, I have seen cases of bisexual asylum seekers told to identify as lesbian by their lawyers because it is easier to win a case as a gay or lesbian person than as a bisexual. This unfortunately also promotes invisibility of bisexual cases in the judicial system.”