In British prisons, Muslims get preferential treatment, so it is only natural that non-Muslim prisoners would want to convert. More dhimmitude from Absurd Britannia: “Korma Chameleon: Killer Turns Muslim For Curry,” by Andy Gardiner in the Daily Star, January 2 (thanks to Twostellas):

SERIAL killer Colin Ireland wants to become a Muslim – because he loves the curries they get fed in jail.Evil Ireland, 56, even asked to be allowed to attend Friday prayers but was turned down.

The killer, who slaughtered five gay men, is now determined to convert to Islam from Christianity.

He told fellow inmates at Wakefield jail, West Yorkshire, his change of faith was sparked by spicy food.

A source said: “A love of curry must be the strangest reason ever to want to convert.

“Ireland really loves the vegetarian mushroom curries that are prepared mainly for the Muslim inmates in the prison.

“In his mind, the quality of the food has somehow got mixed up with Islam and the Muslim faith.”

The former soldier, who is caged on B-wing of the jail, put his name down for Friday prayers two weeks ago.

But governors rejected the application because he is a non-Muslim.

They think Ireland wants to convert for a cushy life.

Our source added: “They think Colin just wants a better lifestyle and this has little to do with religious beliefs. He can’t believe how much better the food is for Muslim inmates.”

In June, Dame Anne Owers, the Chief Inspector of Prisons, wrote that some inmates had been converting to Islam to gain extra perks and protection.

All prisons offer a Halal menu, which some inmates regard as being better than the usual dishes on offer.

Muslims are also excused from work and education while attending Friday prayers.

In the report, one inmate, dubbed a “convenience Muslim”, is quoted as saying: “Food good too, initially this is what converted me.”…