Attorney-at-law Joshua Francis has formally urged Attorney General Levi Peters to expedite the long-awaited Legal Profession Bill, emphasizing its critical role in bolstering ethical standards and accountability within Dominica’s legal sector. In a detailed letter to Peters, Francis outlined the bill’s potential to establish clear conduct guidelines, address malpractice, and foster public trust in the legal profession. He highlighted Peters’ historical advocacy for such reforms, dating back to his presidency of the Dominica Bar Association in 2008, and called for the bill’s swift return to Parliament. The Dominica Bar Association echoed the urgency, acknowledging the bill’s importance while noting the complexities involved in its drafting. The Association revealed that multiple versions of the legislation have been reviewed over the years, with careful consideration given to aligning it with international practices. However, concerns were raised about provisions in earlier drafts that sought to regulate the Bar Association without mandating membership. The Association argued that either membership should be compulsory to enable regulation or the bill should focus solely on individual lawyers. Despite these challenges, both Francis and the Bar Association agree that the Legal Profession Act is vital for modernizing Dominica’s legal system, ensuring transparency, and protecting public interests.