Opinion: Violations of ‘presumption of innocence’ in Catalan Trial
The ‘presumption of innocence‘ is a human right, enshrined in Article 11 of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In criminal matters, everyone
European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
Spain’s image campaign to counteract ‘baseless attacks’
The trial starting of 12 Catalan leaders over their role in Catalonia’s failed independence bid will be fought between Madrid and pro-independence supporters in the
Trial focus: Spanish judiciary also on defensive
As 12 Catalan independence leaders prepare to go on trial in Madrid, Spain has been forced to defend the independence and impartiality of its courts.
Jailed Catalan leaders halt hunger strike
Four jailed Catalan leaders have ended a hunger strike begun more than two weeks ago, their spokesman said Thursday. Jordi Sànchez, former spokesman for the
Jordi Turull appeals for non-violence at protests
Jordi Turull, the Catalan pro-independence leader in pre-trial detention for nearly a year, has urged people to avoid violence during protests planned against a Spanish
Quim Torra to join hunger strike for 48 hours
The Catalan president, Quim Torra, is to fast for 48 hours in support of the jailed leaders on hunger strike. Torra originally planned to go
Borrell: Belgian minister’s comments ‘unacceptable’
Spain’s Foreign Minister, Josep Borrell, has stated that the comments made by Belgium’s Defence Minister regarding Catalonia are ‘unacceptable’ and that they will be answered.
Two more Catalan leaders join hunger strike
Two more former Catalan ministers, Joaquim Forn and Josep Rull, currently in pre-trial detention, have joined a hunger strike to protest against the judicial process of
Two jailed Catalan leaders to go on hunger strike
Two of the Catalan pro-independence leaders in pre-trial detention have begun a hunger strike to protest against the hearings due to start in early 2019. Jordi
EU Rights Court faults Spain on ‘biased’ ETA case
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said Tuesday that it had ruled against Spain over a 2010 trial of Basque militants who claimed they