GoKawiilSally Rooney's publisher Faber halts UK sales of her books over Palestine Action support
Sally Rooney says Faber has stopped supplying her books in the UK because her stated support for the banned group Palestine Action could make fulfilling UK publishing contracts a criminal offence. Palestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act last July, and Rooney had pledged to continue directing sales proceeds to the group, which remains legal in Ireland. She previously cancelled a UK trip to collect an award over fears of arrest.
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The move highlights how UK terrorism proscription law can reach beyond direct action to affect commercial and publishing activity tied to public statements of support, raising free-expression concerns Rooney herself cited in a high court challenge. It could set a precedent for how publishers and other UK businesses handle authors or public figures who voice support for proscribed organisations, potentially chilling public commentary on the issue.
- Faber has stopped UK distribution of Sally Rooney's books due to legal risk from her Palestine Action support
- Palestine Action was banned as a terrorist organisation in the UK in July 2025 but remains legal in Ireland
- Rooney warned in a high court filing that proscription could remove her books from UK shelves and block future UK publications
Source: theguardian.com — Haroon Siddique, 2026-10-14
Published there as: “Sally Rooney can no longer sell books in UK due to Palestine Action support”
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