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

Abstract

Abstract: The research determines the motivation behind the judgments issued by first-level judges in Ecuador, stemming from concerns about decisions lacking argumentative clarity that affect effective judicial protection and weaken trust in the justice system. To this end, a specific judgment is analyzed, and its reasoning is broken down to evaluate whether it complies with constitutional and doctrinal standards of sufficient and correct motivation. This includes a review of norms such as the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, the Code for Children and Adolescents, and criteria of the Constitutional Court, as well as doctrinal perspectives that explain the proper articulation of facts, evidence, and norms in a coherent and well-founded decision. Consequently, a qualitative analysis methodology was presented, based on documentary techniques, to determine whether the ruling adequately addresses the legal issues raised and whether it guarantees fundamental rights when it involves priority groups. And ultimately, the results show the importance of clear and proportionate argumentation, essential to avoid arbitrary actions and strengthen public trust in the current constitutional justice system.