Preferencias académicas de los estudiantes de la Carrera de Derecho y su vinculación con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) a través del estudio de sentencias

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Abstract: This research, developed at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL), analyzes Judgment No. 2957-17-EP/22, an emblematic case of the violation of constitutional rights in the field of Criminal Law. Deficiencies are identified in judicial protection, due process, the right to defense, and the motivation of judicial decisions, which affect citizens' trust in the Ecuadorian justice system. The study applies analytical-descriptive, comparative, and criticalpropositional methods, using national and international regulations as references, mainly the Constitution of Ecuador and the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code (COIP). A key aspect is the connection with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, which promotes peace, justice, and institutional strengthening. Among the findings, the judgment shows a deficient application of principles such as consistency and reasoning, generating procedural gaps and violating the right to defense. It is concluded that reforms are necessary to strengthen institutions and train justice operators, thus ensuring efficient administration and compliance with international human rights standards.