The book gives a philosophical analysis of phenomena such as "evil" and "crime." Crime is also considered in criminological and criminal law aspects. The danger posed by the criminalization of public consciousness, the growing intensity of criminal encroachments in Russia and the world, endangering the existence of mankind, is shown. Particular attention is paid to the problems of power and crime, criminal policy and the issue of responsibility of government leaders for the state of affairs in the fight against crime. The author proposes to classify among the atrocities such the most dangerous manifestations of crime as corruption, drug trafficking and terrorism. The current problems of the criminal process and the improvement of the organization of law enforcement agencies and institutions: the court, the prosecutor's office, the preliminary investigation bodies and the legal profession are considered in detail.