Concern has been raised about the information database which would form part of the proposed new Children's Bill.

A public consultation on the bill - which the government says will strengthen support and protection for the Island's children and young people - has just been lauched by the Department of Education.

It reflects the recommendations of an Independent Commission of Inquiry and will see the introduction of a children's commissioner.

Civil liberties campaigner Tristram Llewellyn-Jones says the database - which would include details of the child's doctor, education and any carers - is being copied from a New Labour scheme in the UK.

He says the UK scheme has had widespread crticism and as the proposed Manx system goes much further, he's very worried: (play attached clip)

But education minister Anne Craine says while she understands his concerns, she doesn't believe the measures would be any more intrusive than those which already exist.