Análisis de la aplicación del principio del interés superior del niño en lo relativo al maltrato infantil en el Ecuador.

Abstract

This research: "Analysis of the application of the principle of the best interest of the child relating to child abuse in Ecuador", constitutes a topic of great importance and it was indispensable for its development because their protagonists are a fundamental part of society and the object of main concern to the problems about their safety, in addition to the fact that their place in society is unquestionable and fundamental. The study determined how this principle is being applied in cases of child abuse in the country, for this purpose it was necessary to examine Court rulings related to the theme of the research, as well as the national and international bibliography, in other words, the Theoretical, legal and doctrinal data collection, and the study of specific cases, allowed obtaining criteria with clear and precise bases from renowned bibliography, which contributed to the verification of the objectives. It is a qualitative, descriptive and bibliographic documentary research. As a result, it is concluded that the objective understanding of the best interests of the child is fundamental to conceive him or her as a holder of rights. Ecuador has legal tools to adhere to the modern international standards; however, it must take advantage them to apply effectively the administration of justice.