A university is hosting an international seminar to look at the sexual exploitation of children.

A major topic for discussion at the University of Glasgow event will be how to use the internet to share information between agencies on ways to stop paedophiles, child traffickers, criminals and child abusers misusing the Net.

The university's Centre for Europe's Children will introduce Net-Enforce, a new internet service to tackle child sexual exploitation in Europe which will provide a discussion forum to enable the secure exchange of information and expertise.

Dr Andy Bilson of the University's Centre for Europe's Children, said: "This seminar presents a rare opportunity for international practitioners against child sexual exploitation to share experiences and resources in combating these crimes.

"Success depends largely on effective co-ordination and exchange between all parties involved in tackling child sexual exploitation and through the Net-Enforce project, the University of Glasgow will continue its leading role in using the internet to combat these crimes against children."

Interpol, Europol and the Association of Chief Officers of Police in Scotland, forensic scientists and child protection officers will be among delegates from ten European countries at the conference tomorrow and on Friday.