Title: International Convention Against Doping in Sport

Summary of Provisions:

The International Convention Against Doping in Sport signals governmental support for the World Anti-Doping Code (which has sporting organisations as its signatories). Unlike the earlier Copenhagen Declaration on Anti-Doping in Sport, the International Convention is legally-binding. The Convention also encourages states to take measures that will support its operation.These measures may include: implementing education programmes, producing professional codes of conduct, taking measures against the trafficking of prohibited substances (substances contained in the 'Prohibited List' which is annexed to both the Code and the Convention).

Summary of Development:

In 2003 the World Anti-Doping Association adopted the World Anti-Doping Code (which is also summarised on this site). The Code applies to sporting organisations, and it was felt necessary to gain the explicit support of states for the aims and implementation of the Code. This was originally done through a non-binding declaration (the Copenhagen Declaration on Anti-Doping in Sport), but a legally-binding international Convention was rapidly developed under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The International Convention Against Doping in Sport was adopted on 19th October 2005.

Current Status:

The International Convention Against Doping in Sport entered into force on 1st February 2007. As of March 2009 it has 108 states parties. Information on ratifications can be found at http://www.wada-ama.org/en/dynamic.ch2?pageCategory.id=484.

International Convention Against Doping in Sport

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Related Summaries on the Genomics Gateway Site:

World Anti-Doping Code

Copenhagen Declaration on Anti-Doping in Sport

Page last updated 26th March 2009.

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