Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Sally Rooney Warns UK Ban May Remove Her Books
Sally Rooney, a famous author, said that a UK law might stop her from getting money for her books because she supports a group called Palestine Action.
The UK government says this group is bad, but Rooney thinks this law is unfair.
She worries that her books might disappear from stores because of this.
Many people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action, and there is a court case trying to change the law.
Rooney thinks it's wrong for the government to control what books people can read.
Sally Rooney warns UK ban on Palestine Action could stop her from receiving royalties and remove her books from sale.
Element Pictures expressed concern that paying Rooney royalties might be illegal.
Rooney's statement submitted to London's High Court as part of a legal challenge against the ban.
Over 2,000 people arrested for supporting Palestine Action, including 100 outside the court.
Rooney argues the ban is an extreme government intrusion into artistic expression.
- Who
- Sally Rooney, Irish novelist and author
- What
- Potential removal of her books from UK shelves due to her support for Palestine Action
- When
- The ban on Palestine Action was implemented in July; legal proceedings are ongoing
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- UK government designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, affecting Rooney's ability to receive royalties and potentially leading to the withdrawal of her books
- Author
- Sally Rooney
- Group Banned
- Palestine Action
- Date of Ban
- July
- Arrests Related
- 2,000+
- Legal Action
- High Court Challenge
- Production Company
- Element Pictures
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber