Pardons for jailed independence leaders: How did we get here?
9 to 13-year prison sentences for sedition and misuse of funds followed 2017 independence referendum
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Turull becomes second jailed independence leader to take case to Europe
Former presidency minister argues the court was not impartial and his freedom of expression was breached
Spain’s right-wing parties set for political and legal battle against pardoning jailed Catalan leaders
Pedro Sánchez’s government faces growing pressure from opposition over possible release of pro-independence politicians
Court revokes privileges for jailed pro-independence leaders Forcadell and Bassa
Both politicians lose regular day leaves and will have to enter prison again as the other seven officials behind bars have
Spanish government decision on pardoning jailed leaders nears after report
Solicitor general avoids taking a side, non-binding Supreme Court review remains last step before final cabinet decision
Jailed leaders hopeful of ways to shorten sentences – but timings are getting unclear
Pardon or reform of criminal code are considered by Spanish government, but fears of opposition "blackmailing" to avoid it arise
Jailed leaders still searching for a way to shorten sentence one year after verdict
Ups and downs for pro-independence activists and politicians, who could benefit from pardons or criminal code reform in near future