The ‘Jordis’ can now appeal to EU Court of Human Rights
Spain’s Constitutional Court has turned down appeals for release by two activist leaders currently on trial in the Supreme Court for their part in the 2017
European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
Felipe VI inflammable statue sparks art fair row
Want to burn a statue of Spain’s King Felipe VI? For 200,000 euros, it’s a deal – a contractual obligation, even – at Madrid’s ARCO contemporary
Trial focus: Manuel Marchena on a ‘prestige’ tightrope
At the helm of the hugely divisive trial of Catalan independence leaders, Supreme Court judge Manuel Marchena is performing a difficult balancing act, alternating firmness
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
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.