Live Blog | Catalonia on Trial: The Spanish State vs. The Catalan 12

September 30, 2019
Issue 
The nine Catalan political and social leaders who have been in preventive detention for up to 650 days

Catalonia's right to self-determination: Europe's key struggle for democracy


Note on blog

THIS BLOG HAS ENDED. FOR OUR CONTINUING COVERAGE OF CATALONIA GO HERE.


This blog focuses on the trial in the Spanish Supreme Court of the 12 Catalan social and political leaders, who face up to 25 years jail for alleged offenses of rebellion, sedition and embezzlement of public funds.
听For background on the trial read here.

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Note after conclusion of hearing (June 12, 2019)

The trial has concluded for sentencing. This blog will continue to cover news and comment related to the trial and other proceedings still pending against Catalan leaders and officials. It will be updated as needed.


Zaragoza (chief prosecutor): 'The prosecution believes what it said on the first day--it was a coup d'etat' Chief judge Marchena: 'And we've been here for four months for that?' Zaragoza: 'Our patriotism is unalterable.'
Zaragoza (chief prosecutor): 'The prosecution believes what it said on the first day--it was a coup d'etat' Chief judge Marchena: 'And we've been here for four months for that?' Zaragoza: 'Our patriotism is immutable.' (Ferreres, Ara)

Week ending September 29


September 29 | Trial awaiting sentence


News and comment on trial

The Spanish state offensive against Catalan sovereignty movement and government

Spanish general election November 10

Sign on door: Silence, do not disturb [Ibex 35: the Spanish stock exchange index]