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Sally Rooney's books cannot be sold in UK amid Palestine Action ban, publisher says

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Briefings

Irish author Sally Rooney was banned from selling her books in the UK due to her support for the Palestine Action group, which the UK government classified as a terrorist organization in July 2025. This restriction applies only to the UK market, as Ireland remains open to her work. The ban was announced by publisher Faber on Wednesday, October 15, 2026, following a conversation with Professor Alan Greene regarding the legal implications of her activism.

Key points

• Sally Rooney's books are prohibited from sale in the UK specifically because of her support for the Palestine Action group.
• The UK government classified the Palestine Action group as a terrorist organization in July 2025, leading to the ban.

Context

This restriction affects only the UK market, as Ireland remains open to Rooney's work. The ban was announced by publisher Faber on Wednesday, October 15, 2026, following a conversation with Professor Alan Greene regarding the legal implications of her activism.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the publisher's statement and a single interview with Professor Alan Greene. The specific legal reasoning or full scope of the ban beyond the UK market is not detailed.

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