Protecting Athletes in Anti-Doping Cases: Advice from the Managing Partner of Juris Ferrum LF

In anti-doping rule violation cases, one of the most common violations is the presence of a prohibited substance in an athlete's sample.

The task of a sports lawyer is to build a defense line in such a way as to minimize the sanction as much as possible. To do this, it is necessary to prove the absence of guilt and negligence (ideally) or to prove their insignificance. The less the athlete's guilt, the less the sanction will be.

Ganna Gnizdovska, Managing Partner of Juris Ferrum LF and a sports law attorney, shared her experience of protecting athletes in anti-doping cases in an article for the publication "Law and Business".

The article discusses practical aspects of protecting athletes accused of violating anti-doping rules.

Key points of the article:

It is important to build the right defense line. Its goal is to minimize the sanction as much as possible by proving the absence of guilt or negligence of the athlete;
If there is not enough evidence, you can ask for a deferral to collect it;
One of the main arguments in defense of the athlete is an explanation of the reason for the positive test result;
It is necessary to prove that the athlete took the prohibited drug as rarely as possible and directly before the test;
Sincere repentance of the athlete can mitigate the sanction;
It is important not to miss doping tests and to provide information about whereabouts on time.

The full text of the sports law article on the topic: "Protecting Athletes in Anti-Doping Cases: Practical Advice" can be found at the link.

Disclaimer:

This information is not intended to be legal advice. Please consult with an attorney to discuss your specific situation.