Thank you for your answer, Mr. Kara‑Murza.
Mr. Kara‑Murza, I would like to ask you another question, since we're lucky to have you as a witness today.
Bill C‑219 serves a fundamental purpose. There are currently thousands of political prisoners around the world. In Russia alone, there are thousands.
We also want to understand what you can tell us about how vulnerable a political prisoner is when in prison. Where can he find hope that one day he will be released? What happens when you're in a cell and don't necessarily have contact with the outside or any human contact at all? How do people manage? Why is Bill C‑219 so important for the life of a political prisoner?