Citizinship Refused - Reapply Process

[ILR_WORRY]

Hi, Today I received the worst news ever. My citizinship application has been refused by Home Office. I had one criminal conviction few years back. As per Convictions spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 need not be disclosed.
I got my Permanent Residency when I disclosed about the criminal conviction (even when I was not supposed to as per 1974 Act) but this time for citizinship application I didn't disclose that.
I am confused. Is there anything I can do?

[NiiKpani]

Hi, Today I received the worst news ever. My citizinship application has been refused by Home Office. I had one criminal conviction few years back. As per Convictions spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 need not be disclosed.
I got my Permanent Residency when I disclosed about the criminal conviction (even when I was not supposed to as per 1974 Act) but this time for citizinship application I didn't disclose that.
I am confused. Is there anything I can do?

I think you have to let us know the details of the conviction and when it occurred before anyone can advise you appropriately

[Backer]

Did the Home Office indicate exactly why you were refused (not disclosing or the nature of offence) and if/when you can reapply again?

[ILR_WORRY]

Did the Home Office indicate exactly why you were refused (not disclosing or the nature of offence) and if/when you can reapply again?

Yes Home Office indicated few points - 'Good Character' requirement 'Failed to disclose the conviction' and 'Unspent conviction'. Yes they have mention that I can re-apply in 2017 and even before if I wish to but might not be considered again before 2017.
Thanks for the responses guys.

[ILR_WORRY]

Hi, Today I received the worst news ever. My citizinship application has been refused by Home Office. I had one criminal conviction few years back. As per Convictions spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 need not be disclosed.
I got my Permanent Residency when I disclosed about the criminal conviction (even when I was not supposed to as per 1974 Act) but this time for citizinship application I didn't disclose that.
I am confused. Is there anything I can do?

I think you have to let us know the details of the conviction and when it occurred before anyone can advise you appropriately

Sorry can't disclose the conviction in public forum.

[Backer]

I believe that the guidance notes say that offences that have been spent under the Rehabiltation of Offenders act 1974 need not be disclosed so you might have a case. However, not sure what is the nature of your offence.
I reccomend involving a professional if you wish to reapply or send a letter.