UK warns Sally Rooney after novelist pledges to fund Palestine Action
Summary
The UK government has warned Irish author Sally Rooney against funding Palestine Action, which is banned in the UK as a "terrorist" group. The ban means supporting the group could lead to legal consequences under the Terrorism Act. Palestine Action, which engages in protests against the arms trade supporting Israel, was banned after its activists damaged military property in the UK.Key Facts
- Sally Rooney has been warned by the UK government against supporting the banned group Palestine Action.
- Palestine Action is considered a "terrorist" organization in the UK and was banned due to its protest activities.
- Rooney expressed her support for Palestine Action in an article in the Irish Times.
- In June, Palestine Action activists vandalized planes in an English military base.
- Supporting Palestine Action could result in criminal charges with up to 14 years in prison under the Terrorism Act.
- Over 700 people have been arrested in the UK for supporting Palestine Action.
- The UK ban is based on security advice following serious attacks linked to the group.
- Rooney plans to continue supporting Palestine Action despite the ban.
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