Motivación en las sentencias emitidas por los jueces de primer nivel en Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This research study examines the motivation behind the rulings issued by first-level judges in the Republic of Ecuador to analyze whether constitutional guarantees are violated in cases of child labor. It is framed within both the 2008 Constitution and the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court, employing an approach based on deductive, analytical-synthetic, and historical-legal methods. To establish sufficient judicial motivation, different levels of motivation are examined according to jurisprudential standards. The deficiencies found are described, and the applicable regulations are addressed. The research concludes that, in general, the rulings issued are sufficiently motivated, although areas for improvement in argumentation have been identified. The importance of clear and precise argumentation, as well as a thorough evaluation of the evidence, is emphasized. Judicial training is also proposed in unified criteria for the maximum protection of children's rights. The study provides a critical and updated perspective on judicial motivation in Ecuador, reflecting a growing social commitment to fundamental rights.