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英國內政部（Home Office）會從多方面評估申請人的「良好品格」，包括犯罪行為、財務穩定性以及誠信。雖然有犯罪紀錄並不一定會被拒絕，但如果涉及嚴重罪行或有重複犯罪的情況，將會是一個重要的考慮因素。

The Home Office assesses "good character" by considering various factors, including criminality, financial stability, and honesty. While a criminal record doesn't automatically lead to refusal, it can be a significant factor, especially if it involves serious offences or a pattern of offending.

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如果一個人在英國或海外曾被判處至少12個月的監禁，或連續刑期總和達12個月以上，或有重複犯罪的模式，通常會被拒絕申請。內政部會考慮犯罪的性質、任何監禁刑期的長短，以及自定罪以來經過的時間。
酌情處理－犯罪紀錄與良好品格要求：

If a person has received a custodial sentence of at least 12 months in the UK or overseas, has consecutive sentences totalling at least 12 months, or has a pattern of offending, they are likely to be refused

Discretion - Criminality and the Good Character Requirement:

• 犯罪發生時間：距離犯罪行為發生時間越久，內政部越有可能認為申請人已展現良好品格。

• 犯罪次數與嚴重性：重複犯罪或嚴重罪行是主要的警示信號。

• 犯罪嚴重性升級：如果犯罪行為有升級的趨勢，這也會對申請人不利。

• 緩解因素：申請人可以提供緩解情況的證據，例如康復證明或強而有力的品格推薦信。

• 造成嚴重傷害的罪行或性犯罪也會被嚴重考慮。
   

• The Home Office will consider the nature of the offense, the length of any custodial sentence, and the time elapsed since the conviction. 

• Length of Time Since Offences: The longer the time since the offense, the more likely the Home Office may consider the applicant to have shown good character. 

• Number and Seriousness of Offences: A pattern of offending or serious offences are major red flags

• Escalation in Seriousness: If offences have escalated in seriousness, this may also be a factor against the applicant. 

• Mitigating Factors: Applicants may be able to present mitigating circumstances, such as evidence of rehabilitation or strong character references.

• Offences causing serious harm or sexual offences are also serious considerations.

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民事命令（Civil Order）通常不會導致被拒絕或撤銷居留權，除非該人：
A civil order will not normally result in the refusal or cancellation of permission unless the person has:

• 被判違反民事命令

• 收到一項或多項命令，顯示其行為模式屬於慣犯
   

• been convicted of breaching the civil order

• received an order or orders, which would suggest a pattern of behaviour that means they are a persistent offender

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駕駛資格取消：
Disqualifications from driving A person can be disqualified from driving if they:

一個人可能會因以下原因被取消駕駛資格：

• 被判駕駛相關罪行

• 在三年內累積12分或以上的違章記分（對於新駕駛者則是兩年內）

具體處罰會根據個別法庭及其所屬司法管轄區而有所不同（例如蘇格蘭法庭對駕駛罪行有稍微不同的指引）。法庭會根據罪行的嚴重程度決定取消駕駛資格的長短。
 

駕駛資格取消可以是額外於其他刑罰（如罰款）之外，或作為替代刑罰。這將成為個人犯罪紀錄的一部分，並在移民申請時被視為非監禁刑罰。
 

你應誠實向內政部申報涉及的犯罪紀錄，否則隱瞞事實可能會在未來帶來更嚴重的後果。
 

• are convicted of a driving offence 

• receive 12 or more penalty points (endorsements) within three years, or two years for recently qualified drivers

• The exact penalties given in different circumstances will depend on the individual court, and the jurisdiction in which it operates (for example, Scottish courts have slightly different guidelines on driving offences). The court will decide how long the disqualification will last, based on how serious they think the offence is. 

• A disqualification from driving can be either in addition to, or instead of, any other sentence (such as a fine). This does form part of a person's criminal record and counts as a non-custodial sentence for immigration purposes. 

You should be honest in notifying the Home Office about the criminality involved otherwise, the deception can result in a more serious impact in the future.