Sanctions for Anti-Doping Rule Violations in the Revised Version of the World Anti-Doping Code / Alessandro L. Celli, Lucien W. Valloni, Dmitry A. Pentsov. – (International Sports Law Journal (2008) 3-4 : p. 36-42)
Content:
1.) Introduction
2.) The definition of “Doping” and the principle of strict liability for anti-doping rule violations
3.) Innovations concerning sanctions on individials
3.1.) New definition of “specified substances” and its impact on the existing system of sanctions
3.2.) Broadening the possibilities of elimination or reduction of period of ineligibility based on no fault or nog significant fault or negligence
3.3.) Strengthening of incentives to come forward
3.4.) Greater flexibility of sanctions in case of multiple violations
3.5.) Introduction of aggravating circumstance which may increase the period of ineligibility
4.) Innovations concerning consequences of anti-doping rule violations to teams
5.) Lessons for the future
On November 17, 2007, the World Anti-Doping Foundation Board has approved a revised World Anti-Doping Code, which will enter into force on January 1, 2009 (the “WADC-2009“).
The revised version of the Code contains a number of major innovations, notably as concerns sanctions for anti-doping rule violations. These innovations reflect two general themes which emerged during the Code’s review - firmness and fairness - both targeted at strengthening the fight against doping in sport.
Correspondingly, the purpose of this Article is to analyze the most important innovations concerning sanctions focusing on their practical consequences for athletes and teams.
