Sexual offences increased in Denmark during the Second World War The number of sexual offences against women and children in Denmark increased by almost 50 per cent during the Nazi occupation between 1940 and 1945, shows new research.
Scientists find no link between antidepressants and homicidal behaviour Certain medications that affect the central nervous system can lead to an increased risk of committing homicide but antidepressants are not among them, shows new study.
How young criminals explain their delinquent deeds Young people’s narratives about themselves may make it easier for them to engage in crime.
Politicians do not know how to stop radicalisation Scientists warn that there is a deep lack of knowledge about how radicalisation is created and prevented.
Criminals risk an early grave Crime doesn’t pay. In fact, it's a deadly business. Even registered offenders who are jailed for something less risky than narcotics crimes or drunken driving are on average three times more likely to die than others in their age group.
Less gay-bashing, more Romani harassment Swedes are filing fewer hate crime complaints now than in the past, but Norway files far fewer hate crime complaints overall than its neighbour to the east. Are Norwegians actually more tolerant or is it simply a reporting issue?
Cannabis makes inmates behave Prison guards often turn a blind eye to cannabis smoking, because stopping inmates from smoking creates turmoil in prisons and can damage rehabilitation, says new Danish study.
Alcohol behind Finland's high homicide rate There are twice as many murders in Finland as in Sweden, and most of the Finnish perpetrators were drunk. But there are fewer victims of organised crime in Finland than in Sweden and the Netherlands.
Link between self-harm and rape Studies of rape victims reveal that 15 percent have scars from old self-harm injuries. The figure suggests a need for improved care of self-harming youths.
Lone wolves are overrated So-called lone wolves, criminals who operate alone, are not as crafty and well-organised as we might think, according to a Swedish expert.
Understanding today’s rude teens When some teenagers are being ill-mannered, violent or degrading, it’s not due to a clash with authorities. It’s because other people are without relevance in their world.
Danes killed to get killed Eighteenth century suicide candidates were afraid to take their own lives because the church said doing so would send them straight to hell. So they had to find another way out.
Serial criminals could be punished less harshly It can be logically argued that repeat offenders should be punished less harshly than today because society hinders the criminal in living a normal life, say philosophers in a new anthology which turns the punishment debate on its head.
Girls use violence to gain respect A pioneering study shows that some girls feel they gain respect by behaving aggressively and using violence.
Why we still copy music illegally Pirate copying is widespread because people do not back copyright laws. A new study shows why.
Open access working papers not good enough Scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals receive four times as many citations as working papers in openly accessible archives.
