¿Los elementos de la responsabilidad extracontractual del Estado en Colombia son dos o tres? A propósito de la relación de causalidad

Translated title of the contribution: Is the extra-contractual responsibility of the state in Colombia comprised of two or three elements? Regarding the causal relationship

Hugo Andres Arenas Mendoza

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Abstract

This research article aims to demonstrate that there is no jurisprudential clarity regarding the elements of State responsibility in Colombia. In recent decisions, the State Council (Consejo de Estado) in some cases applies two elements and in other cases three. The methodology herein applied is based upon a historical analysis of how the State Council has, since its earliest decisions, established the elements of state responsibility. Second, I will present the current law on this subject and, finally, I analyze recent decisions of each of the judges making up the Third Section of the court. From this analysis, it is concluded the need for the State Council to unify its position on the necessary elements to establish property liability and to maintain the causal relationship as essential elements of their decisions. The determination of the elements of responsibility through jurisprudential means will allow the court to overcome theoretical contradictions, practical difficulties, and, above all, avoid decisions in which the rights of victims could be compromised.

Translated title of the contributionIs the extra-contractual responsibility of the state in Colombia comprised of two or three elements? Regarding the causal relationship
Original languageSpanish
JournalVniversitas
Volume69
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2020

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