Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their contributions. Ms Hassan's English is more than suitable for conveying the horror that she and the Yazidi people have experienced. She should feel incredibly proud of the statement she made and the dignity she showed when making it.

I do not want to go over areas that have already been covered, but I will add something further on the question of the court system. It is vital that survivors have their day in a court of law and see the perpetrators of the crimes against them stand before that court. For that to happen, though, survivors need scaffolding. They need multiple layers of support around them. They need to be physically capable of standing in a courtroom. They also need to be psychologically prepared to be there and to rebuild afterwards. That is not an easy task.

The female survivors law is really disappointing. It is beyond disappointing to hear that women were not included in its drafting. That makes no sense whatsoever. Sadly, we know from experience that sexual violence is used as a weapon in conflicts. How likely are women to engage in the process and utilise this law if the proposed amendments are not taken into consideration and included in the final legislation? One of the key issues for survivors is that they do not feel like they have got justice if they are not involved. They do not feel like they have been represented if their voices are not heard. If their voices and lived experiences are not included, it can sometimes create a barrier to utilising laws. How do the witnesses see that playing out? How can it be ensured that those who most need this law benefit from it?

Education was mentioned. It is right to say that education is key. It is the cornerstone that will change the lives of people who have experienced conflict, as it allows them to develop into fuller people. Will the witnesses give us more detail in that regard, please?

Mention was made of the Kurdistani draft legislation. Due to the nature of ISIS, we know that many people will have fled. How many countries are likely to need to pass similar legislation? If multiple countries must pass multiple laws, what impact will it have on the timeline for delivering an end result for the Yazidi people?

My final point is on the project's funding. The project is a wonderful idea and could make a major difference to people's lives. Will the witnesses give us more detail about it? Will they tell us more about the potential service users, its location, its potential structure and the governance that will be put in place?