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Faber & Faber Stops Supplying Rooney Books in UK

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC · How we work

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Law blocks royalties

Sally Rooney’s books were withdrawn in the United Kingdom after publisher Faber & Faber said it could no longer supply them.
The withdrawal is presented as proof that UK anti-terror legislation curtails artistic freedom and denies readers access to a leading contemporary author.
Faber said UK law blocks royalty payments to Rooney, calling situation unconscionable.
Jeremy Corbyn and Amnesty International UK condemned ban, calling it a stain silencing freedom.

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Global publishing continues

Faber & Faber announced it will stop supplying Sally Rooney’s books in the United Kingdom effective immediately.
The publisher said it will continue publishing Rooney’s titles in all other territories worldwide.
Faber stressed compliance with UK anti-terrorism law that blocks royalty payments, making sales without earnings.
Waterstones confirmed existing stock remains on shelves in central London and can still be sold.

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Publisher cites terror law

Faber & Faber announced it will stop supplying Sally Rooney’s books in the United Kingdom.
The publisher said the withdrawal was made with Rooney’s full agreement because UK anti-terrorism law blocks royalty payments.
Faber warned that continuing supply could constitute a criminal offence under the same legislation.
Palestine Action was designated a terrorist group in July 2025 after a RAF Brize Norton break-in.

Blindspot

Waterstones reported that existing stock of Sally Rooney’s novels remained on shelves in central London and could still be sold despite the publisher’s withdrawal of supply.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Right-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Historical Context

In 2005 the Terrorism Act 2000 was applied in high-profile cases, showing its broad reach. Today Faber & Faber withdraws Sally Rooney’s novels under the same law, echoing that earlier use. The 2000 Act introduced powers such as up to seven-day police detention, prompting Amnesty International and Jeremy Corbyn to demand reform.

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Law blocks royalties

Sally Rooney’s books were withdrawn in the United Kingdom after publisher Faber & Faber said it could no longer supply them.
The withdrawal is presented as proof that UK anti-terror legislation curtails artistic freedom and denies readers access to a leading contemporary author.
Faber said UK law blocks royalty payments to Rooney, calling situation unconscionable.
Jeremy Corbyn and Amnesty International UK condemned ban, calling it a stain silencing freedom.

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