The Catalan case for independence rests on a generalisable claim to the right to self-determination, a right rooted in the recognition of national identity, and on the specific right to a referendum as a way to establish self-determination. read more
In my own words I would say that the official stance is to observe the laws in force in the particular country as a whole and against unilateral self-determination by a portion of it. In the case of Spain, in order to legitimise separatists movements in Spain, a change in the Constitution would be required. read more
The right to self-determination is referred to in the pre-amble of Chapter 1 of the Gibraltar constitution, and, since the United Kingdom also gave assurances that the right to self-determination of Gibraltarians would be respected in any transfer of sovereignty over the territory, is a factor in the dispute with Spain over the territory. read more
Spain’s constitution was introduced to cement democracy after Franco’s dictatorship, but this government is exploiting its wording as a means to deny us our right to vote. Catalan citizens are peaceful, European and open-minded, we want to contribute to better international and European governance. read more