Sources in the judiciary suggest prosecutor will ask for the minimum sentence of 15 years, while other reports put prison time at between 25 and 30 years
Socialist Ana Gomes says accusations against Catalan leaders are "politically manipulated" and asks new Spanish president to work towards a "democratic solution"
Presidential candidate Jordi Turull, former parliament speaker Carme Forcadell and three deposed ministers sent to pre-trial prison facing up to 40 years behind bars