6.9 D Do you have any criminal convictions in any country
(including traffic offences)?
6.10 Have you ever been charged in any country with a criminal offence for which you have not yet been tried in court (including traffic offences)?
from vaf4a settlement form
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/.../1903073/vaf4a
these are the 2 questions your friend will have to answer
