Safeguarding Integrity - Key Challenges in Anti-Doping

Introduction

Anti-Doping cases are constantly in the spotlight. It is an area of sports law that has a significant public profile and is also one of the most complex and intricate. Athletes and players are responsible for any banned substance found in their system, and the principle of strict liability applies. Lawyers who advise governing bodies and individual athletes must be fully up to speed on this fast-developing area of sports law.

Designed for sports lawyers, regulatory advisors, governing body representatives and anyone navigating the legal risks associated with anti-doping, this webinar will provide you with clarity on the evolving anti-doping framework and ensure you are fully equipped to advise clients confidently in this complex and high-stakes area of sports law.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The WADA code and the changes coming in 2027
• How governing bodies across different sports tackle anti-doping issues and integrate the code. Key considerations including Athlete education
• The dispute resolution procedure from domestic agencies to CAS
• Recent high-profile case law
• The contractual considerations regarding the impact of a failed test on an event
• The impact of VADA
• GDPR and results management considerations

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 5th August 2026

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