Hodge 'damaged' by child abuse row
News Article 16 November 2003
The prime minister should sack children's minister Margaret Hodge following her dispute with a victim of the Islington child abuse scandal, the Conservatives said on Sunday.
Sex groomers facing tougher sentences
Press Review 4 November 2003
Increased penalties for child 'groomers'
News Article 3 November 2003
The government has announced plans to increase the maximum penalty for "grooming" children for sexual abuse.
Children's director appointed
News Article 27 October 2003
The government has appointed its first director general for children and families, it was announced on Monday.
Courts warned over sex offenders
Press Review 24 October 2003
MPs back new child rights
Press Review 20 October 2003
MP bids to halt smacking
Press Review 10 October 2003
New bid to ban smacking
News Article 10 October 2003
A Labour MP is set to launch a bid to ban parents from smacking their children.
New files plan for children
Press Review 25 September 2003
Smacking ban wins support
News Article 24 September 2003
The smacking of children should be recognised as a form of domestic violence, the Liberal Democrats have said.
Law Commission calls for action on child killers
Press Review 16 September 2003
Ministers unveil child protection proposals
Press Review 9 September 2003
England gets children's commissioner
News Article 8 September 2003
England is to have a watchdog to safeguard children's rights, under new plans published by the government on Monday.
Children's champion post urged
Press Review 3 September 2003
Dramatic fall in cot deaths
Press Review 22 August 2003
