Guide to the World Anti-Doping Code: A Fight for the Spirit of Sport »

Paul David is an independent barrister practising in New Zealand. He is counsel to Drug-Free Sport NZ, the national anti-doping organisation, and has represented many athletes and sporting organisations.

Paul David examines the interpretation and application of the World Anti-Doping Code.

List of figures vi

Table of cases vii

Introduction 1

1 The development of principles relating to anti-doping regimes: the role of the Court of Arbitration for Sport 13

2 Overview of the Code and the World Anti-Doping Program 40

3 The International Standards in more detail 53

4 The nature of the Code and its interpretation and application 83

5 Articles 1 and 2 of the Code: anti-doping rule violations under the Code 90

6 Article 3 of the Code: the proof of anti-doping rule violations under the Code 133

7 Responsibility for testing and investigations, results management and hearings 145

8 Sanctions for anti-doping rule violations: Articles 9 and 10 of the Code 165

9 Article 13: appeals under the Code 208

10 Challenges to the Code in the courts 219

11 The way ahead: the 2009 Code 240

Index 257