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 sentencia

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Abstract: The Judgment No. 1965-18-EP/21 of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador addresses the violation of the right to appeal of the defendant when, having been declared innocent at first instance, a conviction is issued for the first time in the second instance of the process. This is referred to as the right to double jeopardy, which is a fundamental principle within human rights law. In this ruling, the Constitutional Court emphasizes that the right to double jeopardy is essential for the protection of all other fundamental rights that guarantee effective access to justice. Any obstacle preventing individuals from accessing the courts, whether due to administrative barriers, mere formalities, delays, or lack of fairness, represents a violation of the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador. This judgment is directly linked to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, which aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, ensure access to justice for all, and build accountable, transparent, and inclusive institutions.