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Catalan independence: Spain prosecutor calls for rebellion case | |
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Spain's chief prosecutor has called for charges including rebellion to be laid against Catalan leaders following the region's declaration of independence. | Spain's chief prosecutor has called for charges including rebellion to be laid against Catalan leaders following the region's declaration of independence. |
José Manuel Maza said the charges should also include sedition and provocation by regional officials. | José Manuel Maza said the charges should also include sedition and provocation by regional officials. |
Under the Spanish legal system, the request will be considered by a judge. | |
It comes as Spain acts to take direct control of Catalonia, including replacing the region's civil servants with Spanish officials. | |