can people with convictions get HSMP and leave to remain?

[alalalayuyu]

Hi I just want to ask if people with unspent convictions are qualified for HSMP. I think they can get the certificate because that application form does not ask about convictions at all. But how about the second step (leave to remain)?

I mean, are there any clear policies that people with convictions are definately not possible to stay under HSMP? Especially those relatively big problems like thefts or other kinds of dishonesty? Does anyone with convictions has passed through the application or has similar experience? Thanks.

[avjones]

under grounds for refusing entry clearance in the Immigrations Rules, "Grounds on which entry clearance or leave to enter the United Kingdom should normally be refused" there is a section saying:

"(18) save where the Immigration Officer is satisfied that admission would be justified for strong compassionate reasons, conviction in any country including the United Kingdom of an offence which, if committed in the United Kingdom, is punishable with imprisonment for a term of 12 months or any greater punishment or, if committed outside the United Kingdom, would be so punishable if the conduct constituting the offence had occurred in the United Kingdom;"