Politics

Judge in Belgium wants European Court of Justice to clarify which Spanish law applies to artist’s conviction –next hearing January 22

Prosecution report on sentence requests for indicted leaders says major foreign media outlets used international press center to do "live reporting"

“We have no guarantees,” in the judicial process against independence, says French representative José Bové after delegation visits prisoners

Ciutadans and People’s Party claim the officials enjoy special privileges in the Catalan penitentiary

Oriol Junqueras, who is demanded 25 years behind bars, says any sentence other than absolution will be “unfair”

Inquiry included officials and businesses that allegedly contributed to organizing the October 1 referendum

President Pedro Sánchez in the crossfire as pro-independence parties and rightwing unionists criticize the accusations

VOX’s proposed sentences almost triple those of Spain’s public prosecutor

Outrage at prison requests for pro-independence leaders makes passing of Spanish budget unlikely

Justification for demands for lengthy prison terms for pro-independence officials claim police heads were implicit in secession bid

Former Catalan president says EU risks "losing its credibility as guarantor of freedoms and civil and political rights," as Catalan leaders asked to serve up to 25 years in prison

Quim Torra and parliament speaker make joint statement rejecting proposed sentences by prosecutor and solicitor general

Right-wing opposition accuses Socialist government of putting at risk the "dignity" of Spain by asking for lower charges than the general prosecution

Spanish prosecutor's proposed jail terms for pro-independence leaders spark outrage

Authority representing Spanish government in trial of pro-independence officials rules out rebellion charge but demands they serve 7 to 12 years behind bars