The strict liability principle and the human rights of athletes in doping cases /

This book deals with the legal position of the athlete in doping cases under the law of the regulations of national and international sports federations and how this legal position can be reinforced. According to the rules of the sports organizations applicable to doping offences, where prohibited s...

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Main Author: Soek, Janwillem
Corporate Author: ASSER International Sports Law Centre
Format: Government Document Book
Language:English
French
Published: The Hague : Cambridge ; West Nyack, NY : T.M.C. Asser Press ; Distributed exclusively by Cambridge University Press, ©2006.
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Summary:This book deals with the legal position of the athlete in doping cases under the law of the regulations of national and international sports federations and how this legal position can be reinforced. According to the rules of the sports organizations applicable to doping offences, where prohibited substances are found in an athlete's bodily fluids the athlete in question is strictly liable for a doping offence. Analyzing the nature of doping offences, the author puts forward arguments in favour of the application of the rights of the defence as laid down in the ECHR in disciplinary doping proceedings. In his argumentation he also addresses the procedural system of sanctions and the practical and economic consequences the sanctions may have for the athlete concerned. This will be a welcome addition to the literature and the continuing debate on doping in sport, which is a matter of great concern to many interested parties.
Item Description:At head of title: T.M.C. Asser Intituut, ASSER International Sports Law Centre.
Physical Description:xx, 455 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 409-427) and index.
ISBN:9067042269
9789067042260