jailed leaders

Catalan president and parliament speaker among attendees

Nine pro-independence politicians in pre-trial prison, some for nine months, with seven more in exile

Joaquim Forn, Josep Rull, and Jordi Turull left Madrid jail on Monday

Politicians prosecuted for rebellion, including former president Puigdemont, told to give up seats until verdict

Six cabinet members arrive in centers of central and northern Catalonia

This could mean imprisoned officials will be suspended as MPs

Pedro Sánchez expects to meet Catalan president Quim Torra at beginning of July

Spanish minister says government could transfer jailed leaders to Catalonia as long as judge approves, but judge insists it is up to executive to decide

Ousted People’s Party warns Socialists not to “interfere” in judiciary amid prison transfer debate

The Catalan head of government pledges to work towards an independent Republic, relaunch offices abroad and ‘fight for reinstatement’ of public diplomacy council

Road to independence, dialogue with Madrid and dealing with the impact of Spain’s latest harsh measures will be the hottest topics, along with catching up with day-to-day governance

Rafael Ribó calls for “trial with all guarantees”

Around 260 people take part in three days of uninterrupted 10-kilometer relays 

Oriol Junqueras believes that an automatic snap election needs to be avoided because that would mean "wasting" the pro-independence majority

Deposed Foreign Affairs head defends “parliamentary immunity” while former Territory MP says there is no separation of powers in Spain during hearing