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2017 referendum leaders received prison sentences of 9 to 13 years

Far-left party claims "state judiciary is criminalizing independence"

5 former MPs argue that preventing debates on independence in chamber would have been 'censorship'

"We’ve got a corrupt monarchy that does not deserve more privileges and impunity," says Ada Colau

Prosecutor open to alternative conviction not entailing jail time for Trapero and other police officials during 2017 referendum

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

Catalan National Assembly and Òmnium Cultural will take part in the case looking into police charges on the day of the 2017 referendum

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

Trial and conviction of Catalan independence leaders dominated the news agenda in a year also marked by elections, protests and natural disasters

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

During Edinburgh visit, Roger Torrent urges Spanish government to "learn" from Scotland's authorized independence bid

Former president Puigdemont and vice president Junqueras among those called to offer explanations

International Trial Watch reports “massive” infringement of liberties such as freedom of expression and peaceful assembly