Former Catalan minister Clara Ponsati hands herself into police as she faces extradition to Spain

Amar Anwar, lawyer for Professor Clara Pasotti, discusses her arrest and extradition to Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Clara faces charges of violent rebellion and misappropriation of public funds by Spanish authorities. Her legal team plans a robust defense, viewing the charges as political persecution. Clara is grateful for the support from Scotland, including Nicola Sturgeon and the Scottish Government. She respects the independence of the Scottish judiciary and awaits the extradition hearing, where her team will apply for bail.

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