catalan independence referendum

Jordi Cañas of Ciudadanos says secessionist parties are 'gathering forces' for new vote during Sánchez's term

Experts say referendum was 'most important challenge' to Spain in decades but leaders did not think about 'what to do after'

Pro-independence leaders point out this is the ‘democratic’ and ‘peaceful way’ and give their support for the 2023 vote

Officers at polling stations responsible for own actions as no orders issued to "act forcefully," say judges

Far from certain that former president will be handed over to Spain as Belgium has rejected all previous European arrest warrants for Catalan leaders

Five officials could face almost three years in jail for having stepped down before vote after several requests from the Constitutional Court 

Defendants, including public officials and businesspeople, face charges less severe than imprisoned top politicians

Josep Maria Jové and Lluís Salvadó were in charge of economy and treasury departments during the independence push

Josep Maria Jové and Lluís Salvadó are accused of disobedience, misuse of funds, breach of duty, and revelation of secrets

Jailed heads of pro-independence organizations granted temporary release of up to 11 hours between Monday and Friday 

Four agents say riot police head gave order to charge at voters, while top officials said no one gave a specific instruction

Former president Mariano Rajoy is among politicians in office during 2017 independence bid cited in suit filed in International Criminal Court

Independence leaders' verdict and protests, lack of joint approach in Madrid: six keys to understanding November 10 Spanish vote