http://edition.cnn.com/2017/10/01/europe/catalonia-spain-independence-referendum-result/index.htmlThe Catalan government said it had earned the right to split from Spain after results showed 90% of those who voted were in favor of a split.
But amid an unexpectedly harsh response from Spanish police, turnout was only around 42%. The Catalan health ministry said 893 people were injured in the clashes Sunday as riot police raided polling stations, dragged away voters and fired rubber bullets.
So this is something that happened. Considering that they've already done this before in 2014, with a similar overwhelming result in favor then as well, a legally binding vote with participation and safety of voters ought to be a reasonable next step. And the Spanish central government would in all likelihood end up paying the consequences for sponsoring such thuggery.