The violation of the principle of no self-incrimination and the abbreviated procedure and its impact on the Ecuadorian due process

Abstract

This scientific article focuses on the vulnerability of the principle of non-self-incrimination in Ecuadorian abbreviated proceedings and the consequent influence on due process. Concerns about the coercion and pressure exerted on defendants to obtain self-incriminating statements, the lack of adequate legal advice, and the lack of understanding of the legal consequences of abbreviated procedures are highlighted in an analysis of real cases. The results highlight the need for legal and practical reforms that provide greater protection of the fundamental rights of the accused and seek a balance between procedural efficiency and fairness in Ecuador's judicial system. Finally, the importance of a more equitable and rights-respecting legal system in which the principle of non-self-incrimination is fully implemented is emphasized in order to preserve the integrity of due process in Ecuador.