misuse of funds

Law removes crime of sedition and reforms crime of misuse of public funds, reasons for convictions of 2017 referendum leaders

Catalan governing party Esquerra considers change not to be used to chase pro-independence figures

Former presidents Mas and Puigdemont, along with jailed politicians and former officials between 2011 and 2017, to be questioned

Josep Fèlix Ballesteros and eight others are accused of corruption in social services

A chronological account of the protests and political reactions following the announcement of the prison sentences for Catalan leaders

With jail terms ranging from 9 to 13 years, former officials and activists convicted over the 2017 referendum urge supporters to "keep going"

Seven keys for their defense include lack of violence, no public money spent on referendum, legality of independence vote and "violation of rights" by Spain

Artur Mas and other leaders are one step closer to lose properties worth some 2 million; verdict can be appealed

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

Solidarity from members of the public included free taxi rides and hotel rooms, legal help and giving water to police officers