The Objective Dimension of Fundamental Rights in Mexico

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to address the objective dimension of fundamental rights in Mexico. Perceiving fundamental rights in their objective facet has three main consequences: the irradiation effect of rights, the mandates regarding action by the State, and the horizontal effectiveness of rights. This last aspect appears to be the most problematic, not so much because of its theoretical construction, but primarily with respect to its adjective solution, since amparo proceedings against final judicial decisions for which there is no legal remedy or recourse still seem to be inadmisible against violations of fundamental rights that originate with third parties. Since the major theoretical and practical developments on this subject come largely from Germany, the doctrine of that country is resorted to repeatedly. It also has influenced nearly all the European countries, which is why the authors also refer to the doctrine and jurisprudence of Spain. In analyzing the contributions of these countries, the authors examine the text of their own country’s constitution and its constitutional jurisprudence in an effort to identify how these theories are being adopted in Mexico.