This happens when the pillars of democracy,namely the rule of law,a fair and effective government and an incorruptible civil service,are absent. As a result,rampant corruption becomes a way of life.

• 当民主制度的重要支柱，例如法制、公正和有效率的政府及廉洁的民事服务欠缺时，这样的情况便会出现，结果当然是贪污成风。