can i apply for BC under the new rehabilitation act?

[playboy78]

I arrived to the United Kingdom, from Sierra Leone on 21st November 1999. On October 30th 2005 I was given indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom, I have applied for a passport in the past and was advised that I should be naturalised. I sent off the relevant ID required along with the requested fee, to no avail.

22nd June 2005 I was convicted of possessing listed false instrument, for which I spent 3 months in prison came out on August 30th (9 months sentence). Previously I was informed by a member of staff at the Home Office that, should I apply for a British Citizenship before 22/03/2011 it is likely to be unsuccessful, please can you inform me on what grounds my applications will be unsuccessful. I now want to know what my options are on obtaining a British Passport if you could give me any advice, I would be extremely grateful.

[Obie]

I believe you should be alright now, as 7 years has elapsed since the conviction.

[playboy78]

that means i can apply in april right?