A French government report is calling for a ban on "mini-miss" beauty pageants and children's lingerie to combat what it describes as the "hyper-sexualisation" of children.

The moves follow an international controversy over a Vogue magazine photographic shoot featuring provocative images of a 10-year-old French girl.

The parliamentary report, Against Hyper-Sexualisation: A New Fight For Equality, calls for a ban on child-size adult clothing, such as padded bras and high-heeled shoes for children, and an end to beauty competitions for the under-16s.