A student who claimed the NHS should not be free to immigrants and lamented about the 'Islamisation' of Britain has been kicked out of his university.

Sebastian Walsh expressed his controversial opinions during class seminars and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) decided to suspend him after they received several complaints about his behaviour.

The 19-year-old student also branded halal meat 'barbaric' and 'inhumane' and vowed to friends he would never eat at Subway or KFC due to the way the animals are killed.

Sebastian Walsh (pictured with Ukip leader Gerard Batten) branded halal meat 'barbaric'

The self-proclaimed 'free speech advocate' complained being struck-off from university was a violation of his human rights.

Mr Walsh said: 'It all started off in a lesson when we were allowed to go off for a break. I went over to another table to try and socialise because everyone was still pretty new. I was trying to make friends with some more people.

'We got onto the conversation of food and what takeaways we ate. Now, I went over there not intending to cause a debate.

Mr Walsh is a member of Ukip and the Preston branch of the political organisation has written to the university to defend the student

'I just mentioned that I would never touch Subway or KFC because they use halal meat in their products. I don't agree with barbaric slaughter on any sort of animals for a religion.'

He said: 'All I did was voice my opinions during debates about immigration.

'All I did was voice my opinions': Sebastian Walsh, in his own words Sebastian Walsh claimed that his human rights had been infringed for expressing his point of views on a number of different topics. Here is what the student claims to have said, in his own words: 'It all started off in a lesson when we were allowed to go off for a break. I went over to another table to try and socialise because everyone was still pretty new. I was trying to make friends with some more people. 'We got onto the conversation of food and what takeaways we ate. Now, I went over there not intending to cause a debate. 'I just mentioned that I would never touch Subway or KFC because they use halal meat in their products. I don't agree with barbaric slaughter on any sort of animals for a religion. 'They kill the animal while it's still conscious. How inhumane is that? You wouldn't accept it if a vet did that to your pet. 'We went on to start discussing the islamisation of our country. And I think Halal meat is contributing to this. 'I also mentioned that we have 30-40 Sharjah courts in this country which openly discriminate against women. If in our country we believe in equal opportunities for men and women why do we allow this? I just don't agree with those courts and how they treat women. 'Then, in another lesson, we were asked about our views on the privatisation of the NHS. I said it should be privatised to the point where if you're not a legal UK citizen you should not be entitled to free healthcare. 'Everyone says it's free but it's not because you pay tax for it. I don't want my tax going on someone who doesn't have the right to be here and I'm sure that a lot of people feel the same. 'And that's all I said. A week later I got an email stating that the university had received a report from my tutors which said my conduct was unacceptable.' UCLAN refused to comment on Mr Walsh's comments. Advertisement

'I am totally against halal meat because I think it's cruel - it's an inhumane and barbaric way of slaughtering animals.

'In another seminar class, we had a discussion about the privatisation of the NHS and I simply said I don't think free healthcare should be available to immigrants.

'These are views held by many people in the public and I believe I should be able to express them freely.

'I feel completely victimised by my university.'

The University of Central Lancashire told Mr Walsh he could return to his social work studies in September if he signed a good conduct agreement and agreed to undertake a diversity training course.

However the first-year student from Wigan, Lancashire, is refusing to bow down.

Mr Walsh, a Ukip member, said: 'Freedom of speech is a human right and I am determined to stand by this.

'I will be fighting the university's decision on this to make sure others aren't punished for their opinions in future.'

The Preston branch of Ukip has pledged their support to the student and has written to the university to voice their concerns about the decision.

Treasurer Neil Graham said: 'What has concerned me and many other members of our party is that this young boy is being denied his education for simply expressing his opinion.

'Whether Sebastian is right or wrong, he should be able to voice his views in a university classroom and we believe passionately in his right to do so.

'To paraphrase John Stewart Mill, nobody has the right to silence somebody's opinion.'

Mr Graham added the Government released a document this month to protect free speech in higher education bodies.

Universities minister Chris Skidmore labelled the legislature 'a symbol of commitment from across the sector to protecting the freedom of speech.'

A UCLAN spokesman said: 'UCLAN is proud to host a campus community comprised of many cultures, faiths, nationalities and beliefs.

'It values this rich diversity and takes seriously its responsibility to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.

'The University promotes lawful, open debate, the discussion of varying views and academic freedom and has in place robust procedures to ensure this can take place.

'In this case, a number of official complaints were made by students regarding a series of offensive and inappropriate comments made by Sebastian Walsh during lectures and seminars.

The university has told Mr Walsh that he must enrol in a diversity training course

'We cannot divulge the actual comments made by Sebastian as they formed part of a confidential investigation.

'However, they clearly breached a number of the University's conduct regulations, including those relating to harassment and bringing the University into disrepute.

'In line with our official procedures, an investigation ensued, and a disciplinary hearing took place.

'The student has been temporarily suspended for the remainder of the academic year and is aware that on the successful completion of a diversity training course, he will be able to resume his studies.'