Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to all of the witnesses for being here. This is an important study, and through our research a couple of weeks ago, we were able to visit many areas across the country to learn a lot. I agree with every single one of you: I don't think that as a government we are doing justice to female victims.
I'm going to start my questioning with Timea.
It was a pleasure to meet you a few weeks ago, Timea, and thank you for the book. It's very heartfelt and very sensitive. I can understand why you are doing what you're doing to help victims.
I have a couple of questions for you. First off, you mentioned that there is a lack of funding. Would it be possible if we as a government were to implement a law to ensure that, for all perpetrators and users, all the assets were seized and that money were put back into helping the victims? That's my first question.
My second question is, why are judges not applying the maximum sentences to these perpetrators? As a mother of a daughter, I would possibly go crazy if something like that were to happen to my own child, so why are these judges not understanding the importance of maximum penalties? Let's be honest; if you follow the money, and if you don't punish them for what they've done, they're never going to stop.
Can I get your comments on that, Timea, please?
Thank you.