Reforma al artículo 145 del Código Orgánico Integral Penal respecto a las causas que determinan el homicidio culposo

It focuses on conducting in-depth investigative work on the topic of reform to article 145 of the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code and this will focus on the causes that determine negligent homicide, it will show the importance of reforming the article so that it can be specified in greater detail. A legal analysis in order to explore the lack of precision in the definitions of negligence and recklessness in article 145 of the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code and how it affects the uniform and fair application of this sanction for negligent homicide and also how it would contribute to its having greater clarity and that it can have equity in the administration of justice in these cases, carrying out an exhaustive review of the current regulations and a comparison with approaches adopted in other countries seeking to improve Ecuadorian legislation so that it seeks a fairer application. The results revealed that although the COIP establishes certain causes of negligent homicide, there is a lack of precision in the definitions of key concepts such as recklessness or negligence, generating inconsistencies and legal loopholes. The legislations in other countries on negligent homicide have been studied more and have been better detailed, being also much more specific, allowing for uniformity in judicial decisions. In conclusion, this study seeks the importance of a reform that clarifies the causes and concepts of article 145 of the COIP in order to ensure a fair and coherent administration of justice. It seeks to facilitate the interpretation and application of the law, with this, sanctions proportional to the seriousness of reckless or negligent conduct can be given, thus recommending a legislative change or update.

• Hovedforfatter: Quintana Baldeón, Daniel Andrés (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Sprog: spa
• Udgivet: 2025
• Fag: REFORMA; ARTÍCULO 145; HOMICIDIO CULPOSO; NEGLIGENCIA; IMPRUDENCIA; CÓDIGO
• Online adgang: https://dspace.uniandes.edu.ec/handle/123456789/19122