England is to have a watchdog to safeguard children's rights, under new plans published by the government on Monday.

Provision for a children's commissioner has been included in a green paper released by ministers.

The long-awaited document is the government's response to the recommendations made by the inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie.

The move puts England on the same footing as Scotland and Wales which both have "children's champions" to protect the rights of under-18s.