Has UK Banned Sally Rooney Books? Palestine Action Support Explained
Summary
Irish author Sally Rooney said her books will no longer be supplied to U.K. bookstores because she supports Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization in the U.K. due to criminal damage linked to protests against companies tied to Israel. The ban makes it a crime to support the group in the U.K., which has led to ebook removals and uncertainty about her books’ sale there.Key Facts
- Sally Rooney is an Irish author known for books like *Normal People* and *Intermezzo*.
- The U.K. government banned Palestine Action in July 2025, calling it a terrorist group due to acts of criminal damage.
- Palestine Action targets companies connected to Israel’s actions in Gaza, using direct protest actions.
- Rooney supports Palestine Action and plans to donate her book royalties to the group.
- Due to the ban, contracts to publish Rooney’s books in the U.K. could be criminal offenses.
- Ebook versions of Rooney’s books have been removed from U.K. sale, but many physical copies remain in stores.
- The ban on Palestine Action has led to over 3,000 arrests for showing support.
- The ban has faced legal challenges but remains in effect, with a Supreme Court hearing planned.
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