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Sally Rooney could be arrested under Terrorism Act after pledging royalties to Palestine Action

The bestselling novelist promised to financially support the group proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the British government

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025

UK warns Sally Rooney after novelist pledges to fund Palestine Action

PM’s office says it is a crime to fund a banned group after award-winning author promises to back pro-Palestine group.

Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025

Irish Literary Star Sally Rooney Pledges UK TV Fees To Banned Pro-Palestine Group

Irish author Sally Rooney has vowed to give fees generated by two BBC adaptations of her books to the Palestine Action group -- banned recently in the UK as a terrorist organisation -- as a government spokesperson on Monday warned anyone flouting the law risked prosecution.

International Business Times · Aug 18, 2025

OPINION - Sally Rooney isn’t my sort of writer but she’s no terrorist

The latest Irish Times’ Weekend section was enlivened with a picture of Sally Rooney on the cover – windblown hair, red lipstick and a pensive expression – and a headline inside saying, “I support Palestine Action. If this makes me a “supporter of terror” under UK law, so be it”.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025

Rubio defends State Dept halting Gaza visas after Laura Loomer takes victory lap for their cancellation

Secretary of State claims there is ‘evidence’ that some organizations attempting to acquire the visas ‘have strong links to terrorist groups like Hamas’

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Is Sally Rooney A Terrorist? Quick Facts On Author Willing To Give BBC Shares In Support Of Protest Against 'Genocide' In Palestine

Irish author Sally Rooney vows to fund banned group Palestine Action with BBC and book royalties, raising questions under UK counter-terrorism law.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18, 2025

Sally Rooney's BBC royalties to fund Palestine Action as London protest set for 1,000 protesters

Writing in The Irish Times, the bestselling author said she will continue to support the group despite it being proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025

Police make multiple arrests at Norwich protest supporting Palestine Action

A group assembled outside City Hall in St Peters Street holding placards, police said.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2025

‘I’m proud to have made this stand’: over-60s arrested at Palestine Action ban protest explain their decision

From a retired British colonel to a Catholic priest, half of the 532 people arrested in Parliament Square were 60 or older. Many believe they had a greater share of responsibility to take in defending the right to free speech

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025

Police Scotland chief challenged over 'heavy-handed' policing of Palestine protests

THE Chief Constable of Police Scotland has been challenged over the force’s approach to policing pro-Palestine protests, after more than 500…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2025