But NGO says there is no evidence controversial trial was unjust

Catalan instability overshadows Spain’s fourth election in four years

Jordi Cuixart says his nine-year term will help his region achieve self-determination

Pedro Sánchez refuses to meet Quim Torra as independence movement calls for talks

Barcelona sees bonfires, flammable bottles and tear gas on fifth night of unrest

Wave of protests against sedition convictions for independence leaders continues

How the separatist movement has evolved and who’s who among its leadership

Arrest of independence activists ahead of trial verdict sparks fears of backlash

Independence movement frustrated by lack of support in Europe and block on MEPs

Politically charged court case draws to a close after four months

UN working group calls for prisoner release amid claims members have political links

Parties jostle as regional, municipal and EU elections held on same day

Puigdemont hopeful MEP immunity will allow him to return from exile to Spain

Catalan independence key issue in country’s third general election in less than four years

Electoral board ordered removal of symbols supporting prisoners

Former prime minister Rajoy a witness in rebellion case

Former prime minister Mariano Rajoy is due to take the stand as a witness next week

Madrid election rumours rife as rebellion and sedition court case gets under way

About 45,000 take to the streets of Spain’s capital ahead of trial of separatist leaders

Strike causes widespread disruption in Madrid and Barcelona

Companies face legal action for not using Catalan in packaging and instructions

Interview: Imprisoned politician Josep Rull awaits trial for rebellion

Prisoners accuse Spanish court of blocking them from taking case to European Court of Human Rights

Spanish government accused of meddling in judicial process

A year on from Catalan referendum, tensions still simmer over independence from Madrid

Torra references Martin Luther King and calls on Catalans to take to the streets

Secessionist parties meet to discuss deal to put new Catalan president in place

Spanish PM says secessionists’ success in regional elections will not change Madrid’s stance

Catalonia will be the big loser today unless all parties broaden their vision

Pro-independence parties closer to forming majority than unionists, polls indicate

Spain and Belgium discuss bilateral relations strained over situation of Catalan officials

Carme Forcadell tells court independence declaration was ‘symbolic’

Puigdemont spared custody as Brussels court waits to hear Spanish charges against him

Catalan leader and four colleagues surrendered in Brussels after warrants issued

Belgium says it will have no influence over future of Catalonia’s deposed president

Declaration of independence ends with leadership in jail or on the run from Spanish justice

Rajoy must soften tone as overbearing response boosts support for Catalan independence

Trial pending on charges linked to drive for independence, including rebellion and sedition

Judicial decision is likely to have profound political repercussions

Councillor proposed flying flag for one month in solidarity with Catalan people