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Spain passes controversial changes to sedition and misuse of funds laws in midst of constitutional crisis

THE SPANISH government’s controversial changes to the laws covering sedition and the misuse of public funds were approved by the Senate on Thursday, in the midst of an ongoing constitutional crisis sparked

23 Dec, 2022 @ 15:00

Catalunya·Lead·National News·Politics

Explainer: Why Spain’s government is rushing through changes to sedition and embezzlement laws

AS THE end of the year approaches, and with regional and national elections planned for next year, there is currently a flurry of legislative activity in Spain’s Congress of Deputies. Among the

13 Dec, 2022 @ 18:45

National News·Politics

Act Of The Catalan National Assembly Against The Persecution Of Former President Carles Puigdemont In Barcelona 24 Sept 2021

Spain’s government proposes changes to sedition law used to prosecute Catalan independence leaders

THE SPANISH government today proposed a change to the law that would mean a lower prison sentence for former Catalan premier Carles Puigdemont should he return from self-imposed exile to face trial

11 Nov, 2022 @ 18:15

Catalunya·Lead·National News

Ex-Catalunya president Carles Puigdemont wins fresh battle to stop extradition to Spain

Ex-Catalunya president Carles Puigdemont wins latest battle to stop extradition to Spain

EX-CATALUNYA president Carles Puigdemont has had his European Parliament immunity restored by the European Court of Justice(ECJ). It means that he cannot be extradited to Spain to face sedition charges- at least

24 May, 2022 @ 19:15

Catalunya·Crime & Law·European Union·Lead·Politics

Spanish Supreme judge withdraws arrest warrant for ousted President Carles Puigdemont

Spanish Supreme Court judge Pablo Llareno announced the withdrawal on earlier today, but national warrants still stand so it is likely they would be arrested if they returned to Spain.

5 Dec, 2017 @ 16:35

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics