Extraditing Catalonia’s leaders?

93 views · Published 17 November 2017 · 20:13 · Indexed 20 October 2026

Channel: The Newsmakers · 2017 · People & Blogs

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He led the charge for independence. He failed. And now the Spanish government wants him locked up. Catalonia's sacked leader, and four former ministers have appeared before a Belgian court  to hear Spain's case for extradition. If sent back, the group could face charges including sedition and rebellion. But would Madrid give them a fair trial? Carles Puigdemont doesn't think so. He says Spain is conducting a brutal judicial offensive against him and members of his ousted government. So should he be forced to return?

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