31Consideration of applicant’s eligibility and suitability for

31 Consideration of applicant’s eligibility and suitability for admission (1) To help it consider whether or not an applicant is eligible for admission to the legal profession under this Act or is a fit and proper person to be admitted under this Act, the admissions board may, by written notice to the applicant, require the applicant— (b) to cooperate with any inquiries by the board that it considers

(2) An applicant’s failure to comply with a notice under subsection (1) within the reasonable period, and in the reasonable way, (if any) required by the notice is a ground for refusing to give a compliance certificate for the applicant. (3) The admissions board may refer a matter to the Supreme Court for directions.