Top court expected to rule in favor of use of word "marriage" for gay unions
The Popular Party challenged the law in late 2005, arguing it violated the Constitution
The Popular Party challenged the law in late 2005, arguing it violated the Constitution
Plural Left, Socialists claim the makeover violates the Constitution in a number of aspects

Monarch’s words come one week after massive Barcelona march boosted push for Catalan independence

Large fine comes after broadcasts in 2006 and 2007
Opus Dei member does not hide his personal stance against abortion and gay marriage
Constitutional Court due to decide on Popular Party appeal against flagship legislation this week

Chief Justice Juan Antonio Xiol Ríos replaces disgraced Carlos Dívar as head of Spain’s Supreme Court
Decision to permit 'abertzale' leftist grouping divides judges Result identical to ruling on Bildu last year

Dívar expected to step down Thursday after losing support of CGPJ Council chief insists on innocence in interview with daily 'El Mundo'

Chief justice will not be investigated by Supreme Court for misuse of public funds, but legal watchdog must still decide his fate
But Supreme Court still considers former Batasuna chief part of ETA structure
Supreme Court asks justice minister for help in collecting money owed
Responsibility for mass graves will be assumed by regional courts
High Court must decided whether to release terrorists

El Algarrobico in Almería is "an illegal structure," according to Supreme justices Environmentalist say ruling paves the way for the building to be demolished

Baron's son disputed ownership of two paintings with museum heiress Carmen Cervera

Galicia premier’s role in public corruption scandal may be bigger than thought

Supreme Court convicts magistrate in Gürtel phone-tap case
Far-right group Manos Limpias accuses judge of displaying pro-Republican bias Case against former Communist leader Santiago Carrillo was shelved
Witnesses called to testify in Garzón trial say justice "has turned its back" on them

Octogenarians give testimony for defense in Garzón trial