Sally Rooney books withdrawn from sale in UK over Palestine Action support
Irish novelist Sally Rooney's books have been withdrawn from sale in the United Kingdom by her publisher, Faber. This decision stems from Rooney's public support for Palestine Action, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the UK government.
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Open questions and key claims
Rooney stated that the fulfillment of contracts to publish her work in the UK could constitute a serious criminal offense.
Rooney stated her intention to continue supporting Palestine Action, which is not a proscribed group in the Republic of Ireland.
Huda Ammori described the withdrawal of Rooney's work as 'a new low in the escalating assault on free speech'.
Faber, Rooney's publisher, can no longer pass on UK earnings to her due to current UK legislation.
Palestine Action is designated as a terrorist organization by the British government.
Faber cannot pass on UK earnings to Sally Rooney for her work.
Being a member or supporter of Palestine Action in the UK is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
More than 3,700 people are believed to have been arrested in the UK over alleged support of Palestine Action.
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