Most importantly, three strikes has resulted in disproportionate and excessive sentences being handed down. In addition to the negative impacts eloquently outlined by the chair of the Justice Committee, Ginny Andersen, the Prison Education Project noted in its submission that "The arbitrary nature of the legislation prevents the court from taking into account factors such as age, cultural background and mental or physical health issues. Meaning that members of vulnerable populations, such as our youth, mentally ill or Pasifika populations, are more likely to be disproportionately affected".