10 January 2020 10:08 AM

Judge denies Junqueras family petition for politician's 'immediate release'

Father and wife of leader presented application for a writ of habeas corpus after Supreme Court denied him freedom to carry out functions as MEP

Spain's top judges rule against politician's hopes to attend upcoming EU parliament plenary session after chamber confirmed him as MEP

Spain's top judges yet to decide how to interpret EU court ruling stating he has parliamentary immunity

With new Spanish government committed to tackling Catalan conflict, focus shifts to fate of imprisoned politicians and activists

Government reaffirms it will 'not abide by' authority ruling over votes and rules out snap election

Quim Torra formally asks electoral authority not to implement his bar on office while he appeals decision in Spain's top court

Rosa María Seoane says court should first ask European Parliament to lift the politicians' immunity

Warrant also suspended for former minister Comín as politicians deemed to have parliamentary immunity as MEPs

Trial and conviction of Catalan independence leaders dominated the news agenda in a year also marked by elections, protests and natural disasters

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