Procés

The 'Procés' refers to the political process surrounding Catalonia's push for independence from Spain, particularly events around the 2017 independence referendum. It involved key figures like Carles Puigdemont, Oriol Junqueras, Jordi Turull, and Jordi Sànchez. The legality of actions taken by Catalan leaders and the Spanish government's response have been subject to intense legal scrutiny, both domestically and internationally. Recent news focuses on European courts addressing legal challenges related to the 'Procés'. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has rejected a request to review its previous ruling upholding the pre-trial detention of Junqueras, Turull, and Sànchez, finding no political motivation in their imprisonment. Meanwhile, the EU Court of Justice is expected to rule in May on preliminary questions raised by Spanish courts regarding the amnesty law's application to 'Procés' leaders. These rulings highlight the ongoing legal and political complexities surrounding the Catalan independence movement and its aftermath, with implications for future political developments in Catalonia and Spain.