University education and its impact on the legal documentation of femicide cases

Abstract

The article addresses the challenges in evidence and legal argumentation in cases of femicide. It highlights the importance of the crime scene and the need for a gender perspective in the analysis of evidence. She points out the lack of specific procedures with a gender perspective in policies and protocols, hindering effective investigation. Analyses statistics and sentences in Ecuador, revealing patterns of trust and violence prior to femicide. Stresses the positive impact of specialised training and the need to address intersectionality. It identifies challenges in the assessment of digital evidence and examines the Ecuadorian legal framework, noting advances in criminalisation, but persistent challenges in implementation and judicial practices.