Updated 18 August 2003, 11.41

They used handprints to make their banners

Members of Children Against The War met outside the Houses of Parliament before marching to Prime Minister Tony Blair's home to continue their protest.

They used their handprints to make a banner which read: "Kids say no to clusters."

Some kids were keen to highlight the terrible injuries caused by the bombs, so they wore bandages and fake blood.

They also performed a play and released balloons as part of their protest.

Mini-bombs

			Fact File
	Cluster bombs
		Open in mid-air and send out loads of mini-bombs
		Can be launched from the air or rocket launchers
		Up to 30% of the mini-bombs don't explode
		They get less stable with each passing year
		They can explode at the slightest touch

They want the US and UK forces to stop using the bombs.

Cluster bombs contain loads of mini-bombs, which can scatter to cover an area as large as several football fields.

But up to 30% of the bombs don't explode.

They often remain there for years after the conflict.

Unusual shape

Kids are attracted to them because of their unusual shape and bright colours.

The bombs can be triggered just by someone touching them.

Cluster bombs have been dropped in Iraq, Afghanistan and Laos among other countries.

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