International platform to send observers to independence trial

International Trial Watch – Catalan Referendum Case, a platform for human rights organizations, said on Tuesday in Madrid that at least 13 Catalan, Spanish and European groups intend to send international observers to follow the upcoming independence trial.

The platform made the announcement even though Spain's Supreme Court has still not answered the request of the organizations for five seats inside the courtroom from which they can draw up their reports.

Platform representative, Robert Sabata, pointed out in the Madrid press conference that the organizations have never championed the right to self-determination, and that their presence will guarantee the trial's "democratic hygiene."