Child protection laws overhauled

A major overhaul of Britain's child protection laws has been unveiled by the government.

Children's minister Margaret Hodge has outlined plans to order local authorities to bring together services for children.

The Children Bill builds on the recommendations made by Lord Laming following his inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie.

Hodge said the Laming and other inquiries showed the need for a more joined up approach.

"In every report, people never feel the buck stops with them, they always pass responsibility to somebody else," she told BBC Breakfast.