'Injustice has been served': Convicted Catalan leaders react to prison sentences
With jail terms ranging from 9 to 13 years, former officials and activists convicted over the 2017 referendum urge supporters to "keep going"
October 14, 2019 11:20 AM
Catalan Trial
Independence referendum trial verdict: Who faces what?
Spain's Supreme Court announces verdict for political leaders and activists behind 2017 independence bid
October 14, 2019 11:03 AM
On the spot protests kick off in Catalonia after jailed leaders' verdict
Barcelona's key avenues cut off and spontaneous marches start as heavy police presence guards country's main infrastructure points
October 14, 2019 10:18 AM
2017 referendum trial verdict imminent: how we got here
Push for independence has been growing since 2010, with a high-stakes 2017 involving Catalan institutions, civil society, and Spain's government, police and judiciary
October 13, 2019 11:47 AM
Supreme Court judge Marchena laments press leaks in Catalan independence case
Marchena confirms verdict will be announced either Monday or Tuesday
October 12, 2019 07:20 PM
Catalan trial: the accused and the accusations
With the verdict looming, here's a guide with the defendants, the proposed charges, and the sentences
October 12, 2019 09:56 AM
40 MEPs urge chamber to protect Puigdemont, Junqueras and Comín’s immunity
A petition has been sent asking president of European Parliament Sassoli to reconsider the situation of the jailed leaders
October 11, 2019 11:24 AM
The unanswered questions of the Catalan trial as verdict looms
The upcoming verdict from the Supreme Court should shed light on a series of contested accusations
October 11, 2019 11:17 AM
Human rights groups denounce ‘serious irregularities’ in Catalan trial
The International Federation for Human Rights and EuroMed Rights issue joint report criticizing Spain’s Supreme Court
October 9, 2019 03:25 PM
EU parliament to tell court Junqueras' immunity case is down to Spanish law
European Court of Justice to decide jailed leader's political rights after being elected MEP but not being allowed to take office
October 9, 2019 02:46 PM
Jailed Junqueras to challenge verdict if it comes before EU court ruling on immunity
The jailed leader’s lawyer claims that releasing the verdict before the hearing in Luxembourg is “a violation of fundamental rights”
September 20, 2019 08:52 PM
Spain’s prosecutor demands complying with verdict on jailed leaders
Supreme Court intends to release its decision by October 16
September 9, 2019 04:20 PM
European parliament gets involved in jailed Junqueras immunity case
Chamber president agrees to legal committee's demands to send institution's views on issue ahead of hearing on October 14
September 3, 2019 02:05 PM
What a guilty verdict for jailed leaders might bring
A national unity government, new attempts to reinstate Puigdemont, snap election, civil disobedience, and a pardon, among proposals on the table
September 2, 2019 05:16 PM
Singer Joan Baez expresses support for independence movement
US artist visits jailed parliament speaker Carme Forcadell wanting to meet someone "paying the price" for their actions
July 26, 2019 05:24 PM