Update to the Good Character Requirement in Nationality Applications
"Overview
Having a criminal record does not necessarily mean that an application will be
refused. However, a person who has not shown respect for, or is not prepared to
abide by the law is unlikely to be considered of good character.
A person will normally be refused if they:
• have received a custodial sentence of at least 12 months in the UK or overseas
• have consecutive sentences totalling at least 12 months in the UK or overseas
• are a persistent offender who shows a particular disregard for the law
• have committed an offence which has caused serious harm
• have committed a sexual offence or their details are recorded by the police on a
register
A person must be refused if they have:
• a custodial sentence of less than 12 months
• a non-custodial sentence or out-of-court disposal recorded on their criminal record
and you are not satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that they are of good
character."
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... racter.pdf