Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Sally Rooney Faces UK Arrest Risk for Palestine Action Support
Sally Rooney, author of 'Normal People,' is giving book money to Palestine Action.
The UK government now considers this group a terrorist organization.
Because of this, Rooney could be arrested under UK anti-terrorism laws.
She made the announcement in 'The Irish Times' and has drawn attention to the issue.
Experts say it's illegal to support the group financially, while many others support the freedom of speech and call for the ban on the group to be lifted.
Author Sally Rooney plans to use book royalties to support Palestine Action.
Palestine Action is a group the UK government considers a terrorist organization.
Rooney faces potential arrest under the Terrorism Act 2000 for supporting the group.
The author stated her intentions in an article in 'The Irish Times'.
The UN Human Rights Office has criticized the ban on Palestine Action.
- Who
- Sally Rooney
- What
- Sally Rooney intends to support Palestine Action using her book royalties.
- When
- Announcement was made, possibly in early August.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To support Palestine Action and direct action against genocide.
Sally Rooney and Supporters
UK Government
Action
Sally Rooney and Supporters
Supporting Palestine Action financially and through public endorsement.
UK Government
Proscribed as a terrorist organization.
Finances
Sally Rooney and Supporters
Using book royalties to support the cause.
UK Government
Providing funds to a proscribed organization is illegal.
Justification
Sally Rooney and Supporters
Defending Palestine Action tactics to protect people.
UK Government
Disrupting a genocidal regime.
- Author
- Sally Rooney
- Notable Works
- 'Normal People', 'Conversations with Friends'
- Action
- Supporting Palestine Action
- Legal Risk
- Potential arrest under UK's Terrorism Act
- Publication
- 'Irish Times'
- Group Status
- Proscribed by UK government
