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

Abstract

Abstract: The present research topic, academic preferences of Law students and their connection with the Sustainable Development Goals (ODS) through the study of sentences. The right to double jeopardy is essential in the criminal justice system, ensuring that any sentence can be reviewed by a higher authority. In Ecuador, this right was highlighted by Ruling No. 1989-17-EP/21, where the Constitutional Court determined its violation in the case of Víctor Augusto Cumbe Guallpa, accused of sexual abuse. The Provincial Court of Justice of Cañar declared the abandonment of his appeal due to his absence, a decision that was appealed and referred to the Constitutional Court. The latter ordered the annulment of the decision and the holding of a new hearing. This study focuses on how the right to double jeopardy was violated in the case of Víctor Cumbe, using his experience to highlight systemic failures. Through legal and jurisprudential analysis, we identify causes and consequences and suggest improvements to strengthen this right. The research aims to contribute to the academic and professional debate on the effectiveness of procedural guarantees and the promotion of a more equitable and humane justice system in Ecuador.