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Faber Halts Sally Rooney Book Sales in UK

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 9:57 AM UTC · How we work

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Rooney Halts UK Sales

Sally Rooney halted sales of her books in the United Kingdom to support Palestine Action.
Publisher Faber said it can no longer supply Rooney’s titles in the United Kingdom after legal advice.
Rooney announced she will direct all book-sale proceeds to Palestine Action.
UK officials designated Palestine Action a terrorist organization in July 2025 under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Faber will keep selling Rooney’s books in territories outside the United Kingdom.

Summary

Supreme Court Hears

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal against the proscription of Palestine Action next month.
Since the July 2025 ban, more than 3,000 people have been arrested in the UK.
Civil-liberties groups say the ban unjustifiably curtails free-speech and lawful protest rights.
Lawyers argue the proscription infringes on freedom of expression in the ongoing legal challenge.

History

Historical Context

In 1972 the British government proscribed the Irish Republican Army under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, curbing its armed campaign. Home Secretary Edward Heath announced the ban, noting that 1,300 arrests occurred across the United Kingdom within the first twelve months. Today, Sally Rooney’s refusal to sell books in the United Kingdom and the Supreme Court’s hearing echo the IRA ban’s clash between policy and civil liberties. The precedent suggests future proscription disputes may trigger mass arrests and intensified national legal battles over expression rights across Britain.

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Rooney Halts UK Sales

Sally Rooney halted sales of her books in the United Kingdom to support Palestine Action.
Publisher Faber said it can no longer supply Rooney’s titles in the United Kingdom after legal advice.
Rooney announced she will direct all book-sale proceeds to Palestine Action.
UK officials designated Palestine Action a terrorist organization in July 2025 under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Faber will keep selling Rooney’s books in territories outside the United Kingdom.

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