Independence trial continues with prosecutors' preliminary statements
Judge expected to decide on general questions before defendants speak on Wednesday or in coming days
Judge expected to decide on general questions before defendants speak on Wednesday or in coming days
The Supreme Court did not allow observers but some gained entrance as members of the public
Daily trips back and forth from prison, nervous relatives in attendance, scores of journalists were – these were some of the scenes from the first day of the trial
Defenses request "nullity" of proceedings on first day of trial
People's Party accuses pro-independence movement of acts of "pressure, coercion and violence" against the Supreme Court judges
Trial to start in Spain’s Supreme Court at 10am
Most of the former government, two activists and the former parliament speaker will face the Supreme Court
Two lawyers involved with observation mission are worried about its political dimension
Judges reject calls of jailed leaders to delay it to guarantee "right to defense"
Officials report "humiliations" during their transfer to Madrid and "extreme conditions" in their new cells
Spain's former president accepted as trial witness; king and Puigdemont, rejected
12 leaders will face Supreme Court, most of which facing rebellion and misuse of funds charges
Court considering delaying plans for a week until February 12
Court considering delaying plans for a week until February 12
Trial due to start in Spain's capital in coming weeks