The head of the Catalan government vowed to accuse the Spanish state of”authoritarian drift” after its electoral authority ruled that symbols of support for the imprisoned and exiled leaders of the independence movement was a breach of election impartiality regulations.

In a statement on social media before arriving at the High Court in Barcelona, Torra said he was committed to defending freedom of expression “whatever the consequences”.

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