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The inaugural ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards are about to celebrate the genre's great novels, films and television dramas of 2008.

As police in London prepare to ramp up the fight against honor crime to secure more convictions, honor killings are still legal in many countries across the world.

The top criminal minds working in television, film and novels have been celebrated at the first ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards.

Teenagers have an intense curiosity about crimes, and most teens do not have the tools to avoid unexpectedly stumbling on inappropriate images or unsafe forums.

The US House passed legislation that will re-define a hate crime to include offenses motivated by prejudice and based on a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.

What sources say is a substantive statement made by a British eyewitness to the disappearance of young Madeline McCann could be the key to solving this mystery.

Is the world more dangerous today than in the past? Statistics indicate that the world is becoming safer, yet the perception of increasing danger persists.

There are plenty of people who are fascinated by true crime biographies, and devour each new title as it appears on the shelves. But how difficult is it to write?

The Mystery Writers of America is the leading association for crime writers in the United States, but there are worldwide organizations too. Here's a look at some.

Allen Ray Andrade was sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder, hate crimes, and theft against Angie Zapata, an American transgender woman, in Colorado.

Crime Scene Cleanup begins when the authorities end an investigation. Biohazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens need to be removed, and the scene restored.

The latest way of producing crime scene reconstructions combines physical evidence with computer animation, like the TV show, Crime 360.

A crime scene needs to be kept clean, so that all evidence, like fingerprints, ballistics and fibers collected can be submitted in court successfully.

Working with at-risk young people to keep them out of trouble works better than waiting for them to commit crimes and then jailing them.

To create a convincing crime scene, a writer must know the basics of how a crime scene is constructed and evidence such as fingerprints and DNA is collected.

Hate crime legislation gives some protection against homophobic bullying and violence, but a new law would expand protection for sexual orientation and gender identity.

True Crime is a collection of nonfiction tales showcasing the best American crime writing. It can serve as a primer for creative writers who wish learn about the genre.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writer Russel D McLean shares the secrets of his approach to writing, from idea to execution.

2009 Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival brings creator of The Wire, David Simon, and writers George Pelecanos and Laura Lippman to Harrogate in Yorkshire.

After a six-year investigation, Rwandan immigrant, Jacques Mungwarere,became the second person to be charged under Canada's Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act.

A United Nations fact-finding mission says both sides in the three-week conflict in Gaza likely committed war crimes and perhaps crimes against humanity.

American Attorney General Eric Holder is looking into torture allegations against Bush administration officials; an older case remains unanswered.

Three men are convicted for their role in the 11-year long Sierra Leone civil war. The guilty verdict includes the use of child soldiers.

A law, enacted in the 1860s, made fortune-telling for profit a crime. Recent court cases and a modern "witch hunt" evidence it still stands. Should the law be rescinded?

College campuses are full of students living away from home for the first time. These students are vulnerable to illegal activity and a prime target for criminals.

The Northeast is home to cities with the highest and lowest crime rate ranking, according to CQ Press's new book.

Looking for new ways to make money in spare time? Working from home can be ideal and rewarding, too. But be sure not to pay for something that will come back to bite.

There are many characters in 'Crime and Punishment,' each with a different role to play. Raskolnikov encounters both evil and good characters in Dostoevsky's novel.

Crime prevention grants amounting to $240 million have been awarded to support communities and law enforcement that are fighting crime, drug abuse, and gang activities.

Identifying the source of blood evidence found at a crime scene is one step in a forensic investigation. Various tests are used to determine if the blood is human.

Art Montague is leaving Suite101, but promises to return as a guest writer. All of us -- his readers and his colleagues will miss him and wish him well.

How "cyberbullying" should be handled in schools and what actually actually constitutes a criminal act of online harassment is becoming many schools' biggest controversy.

For the second time in two months, Elance customers have fallen victim to a network security mishap with thousands of private messages going viral.

This year's Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Festival looks set to be better than ever, with readings from Mark Billingham, Lee Childe, Val McDermid and George Pelecanos.

The national crime rate continues to decline, but that's not the picture that appears in the news media.

One of Britain's hottest new crime writers delivers another blast of relentless action in his eighth novel.

Now new technology in the form of a range of anonymous text tip-off systems appears to be showing a strong possibility of being a safer way for the public to act.

While most of the thousands of art thefts around the world are solved rather quickly, a few cases have proved frustrating for authorities.

Crime Reports is a highly innovative and interactive tool. The new high-tech resource allows users to track neighborhood crime and criminal activity online, for free.

Whether you've witnessed a car accident or a violent crime, being a good witness will increase the chances that you'll be able to help police or solve a crime.

It's easy to get confused about international courts. Find out what these two courts do, what their jurisdiction is, and what law they apply.

The International Criminal Court wants Omar Hassan al-Bashir to faces charges he orchestrated atrocities in Darfur.

Elderly persons shopping on foot are urged to take caution during the holiday season. Common crimes include purse snatching, picking pockets, & store employee theft.

Firearms account for several thousand homicides and hundreds of thousands of nonfatal but nonetheless serious crimes every year. This article outlines some figures.

ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards and the Crime Writers' Association join forces to honour Lynda La Plante, Ruth Rendell, Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and others.

With ruthless efficiency, the "architect of the Holocaust" implemented the Nazi extermination policy of the Jews of Europe, killing a total of six million Jewish people.

This husband and wife mystery writing team collaborates on two original novellas, one by him and one by her. It's a great way to compare their styles, side-by-side.

This list of famous crimes from the past one hundred years includes murders, assassinations and serial killings.

Today's research shows that children rarely lie about being abused. It has been shown that children are more likely to hide and not want to discuss these crimes.

What can we do to protect our children from child predators. Perhaps something as simple as taking a look in the mirror.