Even the judiciary has frequently had no capacity to hear and understand the people. Modern communication changes are creating possibilities to challenge all this. Such a challenge will come when ordinary folk find their own ways to penetrate information curtains and become capable of making themselves heard. The future of democracy will very much depend on them. At present, everywhere in Asia there is so much cruelty and horror.
Torture is endemic in many countries in Asia.
There are wide spread extra-judicial killings and disappearances. Public or national securities laws in many countries give draconian powers to state agencies and the abuse of such power is common. Confessions are more used in trials ignoring the potential for enormous abuses. The culprits who abuse human rights enjoy direct and indirect impunity. In several countries in Asia law and order situation has virtually collapsed.