The olympics didn't help. After a month's delay, the visa was sorted and back at London now , studying .......

My friend has the photo copy of the old passport with the student visa. Will this be accepted as a valid document if traveling/returning to UK ?

My friend is an Indian national,studying at a prestigious university in London . While on an official trip to Paris to present research papers. The passport containing valid UK student visa was stolen while at the hotel. A replacement passport has been secured. What is the legal/best way to return ...