02 April 2020 02:16 PM

CoE rapporteur calls for release of jailed independence leaders during coronavirus

Prison authorities rule out allowing the pro-indepence figures home following warning from Supreme Court

Spanish Supreme Court says allowing jailed independence leaders out could be 'breach of official duty' and they would investigate officials

Former Catalan ministers appeal to Spain's Constitutional Court to allow them to remain at home while covid-19 emergency lasts

Now all nine imprisoned officials are enjoying such leave to work or volunteer

Jordi Cuixart and six other imprisoned officials given weekly leaves to work, volunteer, or take care of elderly relatives

Fellow prisoner Oriol Junqueras to teach at Vic University, after both granted permission to work three days a week

Prison authorities allow both to leave prison to work for six hours, three days a week

It’s argued that the jailed politicians and activists are enjoying “covert low level” prison status

The jailed MEP-elect previously denied initial request for precautionary suspension on January 9

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