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

Abstract

Abstract: This thesis aims to examine the reasoning behind judicial decisions as an essential component of due process, based on the analysis of a first-instance ruling in a protective action, No. 17284-2024-00525, related to the alleged violation of a woman's right to enhanced job security during her breastfeeding period. The research was conducted using a qualitative, documentary-based legal approach, employing the dogmatic analytical method and the jurisprudential analysis technique. This involved identifying the legal problem, applying constitutional norms, and using binding precedents to verify compliance with the standards of sufficient and correct reasoning established by the Constitutional Court of Ecuador. The analysis reveals that the ruling presents an orderly exposition of the relevant facts, pertinent legal grounds, and a coherent relationship between the arguments developed and the decision adopted. The study provides elements for reflecting on the quality of reasoning in first-level decisions and its impact on effective judicial protection.