Catalan Trial: Day 1 summary
The trial of Catalan independence leaders began on Tuesday 12 February, and for the next few months, 12 politicians and activists will be tried for
Raül Romeva
Catalan trial starts: the accused, charges, accusers
The trial against Catalan independence leaders, which is set to have a major political impact on Spain, has started today, Tuesday 12 February. Twelve people
Jailed Catalan leaders demand trial delay
Five of the jailed Catalan pro-independence leaders have requested a delay in the beginning of their trial, currently set for 12 February. The Supreme Court
Jailed Catalan leader denies any crime ahead of trial
The former Catalan foreign minister, Raül Romeva, says that in the upcoming independence trial he will not acknowledge organising a referendum as a criminal offence.
Felipe VI, Puigdemont, Rajoy requested as witnesses
Spain’s king Felipe VI, along with the former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont and the former Spanish Prime Minister at the time of 1 October 2017 referendum, Mariano
Barcelona mayor visits jailed Catalan leaders
Barcelona mayor Ada Colau visited jailed pro-independence Catalan leaders in the Lledoners prison on Friday. This is not the first time Colau has gone to
Jailed leaders to defend ‘legitimacy’ of referendum
The Catalan political leaders in jail are ready to defend the ‘legitimacy’ of the 1 October 2017 independence referendum and will not hide the fact
Supreme Court holds first hearing for Catalan leaders
Spain’s Supreme Court held a preliminary hearing on Tuesday ahead of the start of a high-profile trial of 18 Catalan pro-independence leaders over their role
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
Spain’s chosen judiciary head backs out
Manuel Marchena, the judge chosen to preside over the Spanish judiciary following an agreement between the ruling Socialists (PSOE) and People’s Party (PP), has decided