Politics

Human Rights Committee registers complaint by lawyers of imprisoned independence leader Jordi Sànchez

All four parties whose members were sent to trial released a unitary statement rejecting judge’s decision

The Catalan leader accuses Spain of "forcing people into exile or prison" after finding out that the Spanish judiciary try him for rebellion and misuse of public funds

Attorney general asks Supreme Court to reactivate or issue international detention orders against independence leaders

Marta Rovira announces “tough” decision in a letter shortly before she was to appear in court

Party leader Marta Rovira, former speaker Carme Forcadell and deposed minister Dolors Bassa argue they want to "stand up to judicial blackmail"

Far-left pro-independence CUP party abstains, second vote in theory to be held on Saturday, although candidate might be jailed tomorrow

With pro-independence camp lacking votes to swear in new president, unionist bloc voices displeasure amid calls for an end to direct rule

If no new Catalan leader is elected within two months, an automatic snap election would be called for mid-July

Independence leader says Catalan conflict is a “European issue” and criticizes Spain over “political prisoners and politicians in exile”

The candidate for president Jordi Turull offers Spain dialogue and mentions the referendum day “repression” in his speech

Minor far-left party rejects candidacy on grounds that clearer plans for independence have to be set

"He is not best option to start new period," says PSC leader Miquel Iceta

Two main pro-independence parties in talks with anti-capitalists to get their four votes to swear in Turull

While Cs wants investiture debate called off, Spanish justice minister admits it is valid and “will go ahead”