El habeas corpus en el sistema ecuatoriano: análisis de su implementación e interpretación en la jurisprudencia

Abstract

The article "The Corrective Habeas corpus in the Ecuadorian judicial system: analysis of its implementation and interpretation in jurisprudence" examines the evolution and relevance of the Corrective Habeas corpus in Ecuador, Underlining its fundamental role in the protection of human rights. It is mentioned that habeas corpus is enshrined in our constitution with the aim of protecting vulnerable groups and preventing abuses. The study focuses on corrective habeas corpus, focusing primarily on corrective, each designed to address different violations of individual liberty. Analysing the case law of the Constitutional Court, where this remedy has been seen to be used and has in effect been interpreted in different ways to include not only protection against arbitrary detention, but also detention conditions that affect human dignity. Although habeas corpus is a vital tool for the defense of fundamental rights, it faces challenges when it comes to the types that it has, concluding that its effectiveness depends on the ability of the judicial system to enforce its decisions and the need for a clear doctrine guiding its application.