Despite the criminalization of street harassment in the Netherlands in 2024, enforcement has been minimal, with only six fines issued to date. Simultaneously, a recent assessment indicates no improvement in women’s reported feelings of safety in public spaces. This raises questions about the effectiveness of a penalty-based approach to address the issue. Author Lale Gül publicly shared her experiences with street harassment, detailing instances of verbal abuse and physical aggression. Experts discussing the issue suggest that fines alone are insufficient to combat the problem. The conversation highlights the challenges of legally addressing behavior that is often difficult to prove and the need for broader societal change to improve safety for women. The discussion took place on the current affairs program *Nieuws van de dag*.