The committee has also conducted one inquiry into "grave or systematic violations" under Article 8, in relation to the systematic killing of women in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. This found "serious lapses in compliance"Report on Mexico, p. 42. by the Mexican government and tolerance of severe and systematic abuses of women's rights. The Committee recommended the involvement of federal as well as state authorities in the investigation of the murders,Report on Mexico, p. 43. the punishment of negligent or complicit officials and those involved in the persecution of victims' relatives,Report on Mexico, p. 44. and increased violence prevention plans.Report on Mexico, p. 46.
