Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Summary
Irish author Sally Rooney might stop selling her books in the UK because of a ban on a group called Palestine Action. Rooney is concerned about the legal issues related to receiving payments from her British publisher or the BBC, as these could be seen as funding terrorism. Rooney is protesting the ban and the potential impact on her work and freedom of expression.Key Facts
- Sally Rooney is an Irish author worried about selling her books in the UK due to a ban on Palestine Action.
- Palestine Action was banned in the UK under terrorism laws for causing property damage.
- Rooney supports Palestine Action and wants to use her royalties to support the group.
- Legal advice suggested that payments to Rooney could violate terrorism laws if linked to funding the group.
- Rooney's publisher may not be able to pay her royalties, affecting her book sales in the UK.
- She fears not being able to publish new work in the UK while the ban exists.
- Rooney expressed concern about her freedom of expression and her inability to work with British institutions.
- The legal case is ongoing in the UK's High Court, with a hearing continuing through the next week.
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