CAT/C/MEX/CO/7 lack of results in most of the investigations opened into this type of case (arts. 2, 12, 13 and 16). 63. The Committee reiterates the recommendation made in its previous concluding observations (CAT/C/MEX/CO/5-6, para. 14) urging the State party to take the necessary measures to ensure that human rights defenders and journalists are able to carry out their work and activities freely in the State party, without fear of reprisals or attacks. In particular, the State party should: (a) Ensure that the Protection Mechanism has the human and material resources required for its proper functioning, and ensure that the protection measures it deems necessary are effectively implemented; (b) Provide prosecutors with the resources and tools necessary to investigate attacks and acts of harassment against human rights defenders and journalists; (c) Ensure that alleged perpetrators are prosecuted, appropriate penalties are imposed on those convicted, and reparation is provided to victims or their families. Follow-up procedure 64. The Committee requests the State party to provide, by 17 May 2020, information on follow-up to the Committee’s recommendations contained in paragraphs 9 (a) and (b), 13, 15 and 27 (b). 18 GE.19-12617