"I truly loved writing Intermezzo and it means the world to me to think that it has found some small place in the lives of its readers thank you. I wish that I could be with you this evening to accept the honour in person, but because of my support for non-violent anti-war protest, I'm advised that I can no longer safely enter the UK without potentially facing arrest."
"Last month, the lawyer and writer Sadakat Kadri told the Guardian that receiving money with the intention of using it to support terrorism is an offence under section 15 of the 2000 act, meaning Rooney could be arrested without a warrant as a terrorist'. He said that she could face prosecution if she were to express her views at, for example, a UK book festival, undersco"
Sally Rooney could not attend the Sky Arts literature award ceremony to collect the prize for Intermezzo because she was advised that entering the UK could expose her to arrest. Faber publisher Alex Bowler collected the award and read Rooney's statement explaining that her support for non-violent anti-war protest and intended donations to Palestine Action prompted the advice. Rooney thanked readers, expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine, and affirmed belief in the dignity and beauty of all human life. Legal commentator Sadakat Kadri said receiving money intended to support terrorism is an offence under section 15 of the 2000 act and could allow arrest without a warrant and possible prosecution for public expressions of support.
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