Child sex abuse by women is more widespread than realised, say experts, who believe there could be 64,000 female offenders in Britain.

A judge jails a man he calls 'an appallingly bad father' for assaulting and neglecting his children.

An aunt caring for a young boy severely beaten up by his mother is to appear in court today facing multiple charges of assaulting a child.

Itupa Julie Mikaio was found guilty of wounding with intent to injure her four-year-old son, but was not found guilty on a more serious charge.

A study indicates 70 per cent of parents who abuse their children were abused themselves.