US EditionSally Rooney Books May Be Withdrawn From UK Sale over Palestine Action Ban, Court Told
The proscription creates legal uncertainty for publishers and producers, risking withdrawal of Sally Rooney's books and blocking new publications in the UK, court heard.
- Irish author Sally Rooney says it is "almost certain" she cannot publish new novels in the UK and may have to withdraw her current books due to the banning of Palestine Action under terrorism laws.
- Rooney says UK legislation may mean she cannot be paid royalties by her British publisher or the BBC because it could leave both at risk of being accused of funding terrorism.
- Rooney described how the publication of her books is based on royalties on sales, and that non-payment of royalties would mean she can terminate her contract.
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Sally Rooney books face ban as Amnesty intervenes in Palestine Action proscription
Sally Rooney is facing the prospect of withdrawing her books from the UK over her support for Palestine Action. Rooney submitted statements during the UK High Court challenge to the group’s proscription. It explained the legal risks to her publisher – Faber & Faber. She also expressed her fear that her books might be withdrawn from sale if the publisher cannot pay her royalties. Additionally, it means that her publishers may not be able to print…
Author Sally Rooney says her publisher could face charges for financing terrorism.
An organization that supports has been declared a terrorist by the British Parliament and the next book may not reach the British plaintiffs.
Sally Rooney warns novels may be pulled from UK shelves unless Palestine Action ban is overturned
Sally Rooney has claimed in a High Court witness statement she is "almost certain" she will be unable to publish any new books in Britain while Palestine Action remains a proscribed terrorist organisation.The author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends submitted evidence stating that her next novel could be released worldwide "in dozens of languages" but would remain unavailable in Britain "simply because no one will be permitted to p…
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