Benet Salellas
Benet Salellas is a notable Catalan lawyer and former politician, recognized for his strong advocacy in cases related to the Catalan independence movement. He served as a member of the Catalan Parliament with the CUP (Candidatura d'Unitat Popular) and gained prominence for defending significant figures like Jordi Cuixart during high-profile trials concerning the independence referendum. Salellas is known for his commitment to social movements and his legal work involving human rights, including cases that reached the European Court of Human Rights. His legal career is complemented by a background in both philology and law, making him a prominent figure in contemporary Catalan legal and political discourse.
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Benet Salellas is the lawyer representing Helena Jubany's family in their opposition to the musical.
La indignación de la familia de Helena Jubany provoca la cancelación de un musical sobre la joven asesinada | Noticias de Cataluña
Spain· 2025-10-08
Benet Salellas is one of the lawyers representing Cerdán in his defense.
El Constitucional deniega la puesta en libertad de Santos Cerdán | EspañaSpain· 2025-09-22
Benet Salellas is one of the lawyers representing Ahmed Samsam in his appeal to the Spanish Supreme Court.
La increíble historia del ‘Agente Samsam’: la Audiencia Nacional lo condenó por ser del ISIS, pero era un espía danés | EspañaSpain· 2025-09-07
Benet Salellas is one of the lawyers representing Santos Cerdán in his appeal.
El Constitucional resolverá en septiembre si admite a trámite el recurso de Cerdán contra su prisión provisional | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-31
Benet Salellas is one of the lawyers representing Santos Cerdán in his appeal.
Cerdán pide al Constitucional que revoque la prisión provisional decretada por el Supremo | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-30
Benet Salellas is one of the lawyers defending Santos Cerdán.
La defensa de Cerdán reprocha al Supremo que su encarcelamiento se base en la “presunción de indecencia” | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-22
Benet Salellas is the lawyer representing Santos Cerdán in his appeal to access evidence related to Koldo García.
El abogado de Cerdán reclama al Supremo una copia íntegra de los audios de Koldo García y que indague sobre su relación con la Guardia Civil | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-14Benet Salellas was previously representing Santos Cerdán before Jacobo Teijelo joined the defense team.
El abogado vinculado a la exsocialista Leire Díez se incorpora a la defensa de Cerdán | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-08
Benet Salellas is the lawyer representing Santos Cerdán, advocating for his immediate release.
El abogado de Cerdán pide en el Supremo su “inmediata puesta en libertad”: “Estamos ante una causa general” | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-03
Benet Salellas is the lawyer representing Santos Cerdán, facing criticism for his handling of the case.
El abogado de Santos Cerdán: “La actuación de la Guardia Civil está condicionada por sectores que quieren echar a Sánchez” | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-03
Benet Salellas is a lawyer and former deputy in the Catalan Parliament associated with the CUP.
El abogado vinculado a la exsocialista Leire Díez ofrece sus servicios a Santos Cerdán | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-01
Benet Salellas is the lawyer representing Santos Cerdán in the case.
Así ha sido el interrogatorio a Santos Cerdán: “No me he llevado ni un euro” | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-30
Benet Salellas is the lawyer representing Brian's family in their pursuit of justice.
El sueño europeo de un migrante que acabó en muerte en un calabozo de Barcelona | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-30
Benet Salellas is the lawyer representing Santos Cerdán in the ongoing investigation.
Cerdán declara en el Supremo tras la cautela de Ábalos, el silencio de Koldo García y un PSOE expectante | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-30Benet Salellas is the lawyer defending Santos Cerdán in the corruption case.
El juez del Supremo rechaza que se retransmita en directo la declaración como investigado de Cerdán | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-27Benet Salellas is the lawyer representing Santos Cerdán in the corruption investigation.
Cerdán dice que entregará su información patrimonial antes de su declaración y pide que se retransmita en directo | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-24Benet Salellas is the lawyer representing Jordi Cuixart in his case against the Spanish state for alleged violations of fundamental rights.
El futuro de la amnistía, una decisión que se juega en muchos terrenos | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-23
Benet Salellas is the lawyer representing Santos Cerdán in the corruption investigation.
Cerdán asegura a su entorno que su error fue conocer la trama corrupta pero no denunciarla | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-19Benet Salellas is a prominent lawyer known for his involvement in high-profile legal cases and his political career with the CUP party.
Benet Salellas: El abogado de Santos Cerdán: el independentista que mandó “a la papelera” a Mas por la corrupción de CiU | Noticias de CataluñaSpain· 2025-06-19
Benet Salellas will defend Santos Cerdán and has previously represented Jordi Cuixart during the trial against the leaders of the procés.
Benet Salellas: El exdiputado de la CUP Benet Salellas defenderá a Santos Cerdán | Noticias de CataluñaSpain· 2025-06-18