Sally Rooney books withdrawn from sale in UK over Palestine Action support
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Irish writer Sally Rooney's books have been pulled from sale in the UK because she supports Palestine Action, a group the British government has labeled as a terrorist organization. Her UK publisher said they cannot legally pay her earnings, and Rooney said continuing to publish her work might be a criminal offense.Key Facts
- Sally Rooney supports Palestine Action, a group banned as terrorist in the UK.
- UK government outlawed Palestine Action after activists protested at a military base.
- Supporting or belonging to the group can lead to up to 14 years in prison in the UK.
- Rooney planned to use her book earnings to support Palestine Action.
- Her UK publisher stopped selling her books, as they can’t pass earnings to her legally.
- Ebooks of her work are removed in the UK, but some physical books remain in stores.
- Rooney was unable to travel to the UK for an award due to fear of arrest.
- Some UK politicians criticized the ban, expressing concern about limiting access to her writing.
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