Self-Quarantine In The Campus Hall, This Muslim Student Was Given Food Containing Pork

Leila Peacock, a Muslim student at the University of Edinburgh who is often given non-halal food (Photo: ITV News)

JAKARTA - A Muslim student is self-quarantining in a hall at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland to avoid the massive spread of COVID-19 in the area. However, apart from stale bread, he was also often given food containing pork by the campus.

Earlier this week, the head of the National Student Union revealed that young people were "trapped" in quarantine at at least 30 UK universities. They live in "abhorrent conditions."

For example, a group of first-year students at the University of Edinburgh. They complained about the poor quality of supplies, the late arrival of food, and some of it was even out of date.

Reporting from ITV News, Wednesday, September 30, Leila Peacock is one of the students trapped in Pollock Halls, the main hall of the University of Edinburgh.

He is a Muslim and can only eat halal food. However, he had twice been sent pork sandwiches and chips.

He told the catering staff about the problem, but they didn't care. Meanwhile, food from outside is not allowed to enter because of the risk of becoming a medium for transmitting COVID-19.

Leila paid about £ 8,200 to live in Pollock Halls, university-provided accommodation. However, he was given cold, non-halal food which he could not eat.

Sample meals given to students in Edinburgh (Photo: ITV News)

Students living in the block have formed a campaign group called 'Pollock Prison' in an effort to make the university aware of their condition.

Group organizer Tess Bailey described the situation as "confusing and quite dire".

In a statement, the University of Edinburgh said their staff were working hard to provide assistance and support to students trapped in isolation.

"University staff are working hard to provide care and support - including mental health support - for all students who are required to self-isolate by the Scottish Government," the statement read.

Students complain after being given expired bread for breakfast (Photo: ITV News)

"The catering staff will provide three meals a day for all students living in University provided accommodation. These meals are available in vegan and gluten-free options to ensure that all dietary requirements are met."

However, they do not ensure the availability of halal food for Muslim students.