La impunidad en los procesos de violencia intrafamiliar durante el confinamiento obligatorio por COVID-19

Abstract

The general objective of this research is to analyze impunity in cases of domestic violence during mandatory confinement by COVID-19. The increase in cases of domestic violence in Ecuador is addressed; the precautionary or protection measures that people can access, the causes to file the cases, the criminal process in cases of domestic violence, and the aspects that lead to cases of domestic violence going unpunished. The methodological approach of the research is qualitative, the methods to consider are the bibliographic review, the analysis of cases, through the contribution of various authors and scientific bases, which were approached in a descriptive and explanatory manner based on Ecuadorian legislation. It was observed that cases of domestic violence have been increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the population's lack of knowledge of their rights and of the measures that come with this crime, the inadequate practice of the judicial authorities in charge of guaranteeing and sanction unlawful conduct, have been related to impunity, against a State that has not generated effective responses around this problem.