I've noticed there is nowhere for you to declare past criminal records, so does this mean they don't care in the Schengen area and are only bothered if you show up on an alert in the Schengen Information System? So, by not volunteering the information, because it's not asked for on the application f...

Does having a previous criminal record in the UK and being deported affect any future applications for a Schengen visa for a non-EU national?

Does having a previous criminal record in the UK and being deported affect any future applications for a Schengen visa for a non-EU national?