Community Resolution Record for British Citizenship
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:17 pm
Hello everyone
I hope you are well.
I am applying for British citizenship. In early February 2025 I was approached by the police officer when smoking cannabis and received "community resolution disposal record" (yellow paper slip).I believe this information needs to be shared with home office when completing the application, but correct me if I'm wrong.
In case that should be shared, there are 2 relevant sections:
1. Convictions and other penalties
The relevant question in that section is: "[At any time have you ever had any of the following, in the UK or in another country?] A caution, warning, reprimand or other out-of-court penalty" requiring "yes" (requiring further information), or "no" answer
2. Other history
The relevant questions are:
a) Have you ever engaged in any other activities which might indicate that you may not be considered to be a person of good character?
b) Is there any other information about your character or behaviour which you would like to make us aware of?
I am a little bit unsure how to progress with this now. My questions are:
1) What section should that information go to?
2) Do I have a chance of getting my citizenship application approved/Is there anything I should do to improve my chances?
A little bit about myself: Apart from this mistake, I have never committed any offence/crime and it is the only thing that could show on my record. I have moved to UK in 2013, graduated from UK university, now working as software engineer. I was planning to submit my application on 30th of March 2025...
I would really appreciate if anyone has similar experience/knowledge and can share it with me.
Thank you in advance
I hope you are well.
I am applying for British citizenship. In early February 2025 I was approached by the police officer when smoking cannabis and received "community resolution disposal record" (yellow paper slip).I believe this information needs to be shared with home office when completing the application, but correct me if I'm wrong.
In case that should be shared, there are 2 relevant sections:
1. Convictions and other penalties
The relevant question in that section is: "[At any time have you ever had any of the following, in the UK or in another country?] A caution, warning, reprimand or other out-of-court penalty" requiring "yes" (requiring further information), or "no" answer
2. Other history
The relevant questions are:
a) Have you ever engaged in any other activities which might indicate that you may not be considered to be a person of good character?
b) Is there any other information about your character or behaviour which you would like to make us aware of?
I am a little bit unsure how to progress with this now. My questions are:
1) What section should that information go to?
2) Do I have a chance of getting my citizenship application approved/Is there anything I should do to improve my chances?
A little bit about myself: Apart from this mistake, I have never committed any offence/crime and it is the only thing that could show on my record. I have moved to UK in 2013, graduated from UK university, now working as software engineer. I was planning to submit my application on 30th of March 2025...
I would really appreciate if anyone has similar experience/knowledge and can share it with me.
Thank you in advance