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UK Anti-Doping is an active participant in the global fight against doping and recognises the need to take an international approach.

Partnerships with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), UNESCO (2006 UNESCO International Convention Against Doping in Sport), the Council of Europe and the International Anti-Doping Agreement are integral to UK Anti-Doping’s international activities.

It is not simply the detection of a prohibited substance in a sample that can result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV). There are eight ADRVs that can result in a sanction, and these are not only applicable to athletes: a coach or other athlete support personnel could be liable for an ADRV.

Under the Code, if an athlete tests positive for a prohibited substance they are usually liable for a two-year ban. An athlete may be eligible for a reduced sanction if they can prove they bore ‘no significant fault or negligence’.

What is the difference between specified and non-specified substances?

Specified substances are those that are more susceptible to a credible, non-doping explanation, and non-specified substances and all methods are considered as the reverse.

If an athlete committed an ADRV concerning a specified substance, but could establish how it got into their body or came into their possession, and could prove that it was not intended to enhance their performance or to mask the use of another substance, they may be eligible for a sanction of less than the standard two years.

To reduce a sanction for an ADRV relating to a non-specified substance the athlete would need to prove they held no, or no significant, fault or negligence. This requires the athlete to prove they demonstrated utmost caution, and this may be very difficult to prove.

If you find yourself in a position where you have been informed that you have committed an ADRV, please contact your NGB or UK Anti-Doping to discuss what happens next and to take advice on what you should do.