To this effect, such monopoly by the Malawian government it undermines the concept of freedom of expression and access. Despite the fact that Malawi is a party to the International Convention on Prevention of Torture still there is torture happening in the Police custodies. Unfortunately, the bereaved families are yet not compensated. This clearly shows the inefficiencies in the new democracy. In Malawi women's and children rights continue to be violated even though the world in now focusing more on gender equality and child abuses.
Child abuse is also rampant.
The process of sensitizing the populance on women and children's rights seems to be riddled with a lot of obstacles and is happening at a snail's pace due to cultural inhibitions which needs to be tackled unanimously. E.g old laws which are contrary to the new compensation. Inspite of the above concerns, the government has made a reasonable success in the respect of human rights and creation of conducive environment in areas such as freedom of association and assembly among others. The country has witnessed the creation of democratic and human rights National institutions such as the office of the Ombudsman, Law commission, Human Rights Commission, Inspectorate of Prisons, Anti-corruption Bureau and Industrial Relations Court which is expected to start functioning about the second half of 1997. In carrying out their development and educational activities, the NGOs are consious of their major role in promoting and protecting human rights.