El derecho a la igualdad ante la ley, no discriminación y acciones positivas

Abstract

This article analyzes the right of equality before the law in its doctrinal evolution and ofpositive law in the constitutional ordinance as well as the jurisprudence framework of the Supreme Court and the Chilean Constitutional Court, notwithstanding bearing into consideration comparative legal information of other constitutional courts and of the lnternational Court of Human Rights. The article develops the principie of non-discrimination and the juridical basis of positive actions as well.