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In December 1993, they resolved to: condemn discrimination against women in all its forms; and to instruct States committees to take all the reasonable steps to identify and eradicate any discrimination against women in legislation or practice and to present proposals in that regard as and when practicable.According to the report, in complying with article 7 (prohibition of torture and inhuman and cruel treatment), the Administration of Justice (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law of 1991 makes any such practice a specific offence. In addressing article 9 (right to liberty and security), the report states that the Government's mental health services provide for treatment of a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral problems, with an open door policy prevailing. While the vast majority of people receive treatment on an informal basis, a small number of patients considered to be a danger to themselves or others can be compulsorily detained under the Mental Treatment Law (Guernsey) 1993.. C...