Spanish deputies voted on Thursday, May 9, for a new anti-doping law which should come into force before the designation in September of the host city of the 2020 Olympic Games. This text, which replaces that of 2006, was voted by a large majority. majority of the chamber dominated by the conservative People's Party (PP), by 299 votes for, 8 against and 12 abstentions. One way like any other to boost the chances of Madrid, candidate with Istanbul and Tokyo. The law will increase the powers of the anti-doping agency but, unlike other countries, the consumption of doping products does not constitute a criminal offense in Spain. The text increases financial sanctions, up to 400.000 euros, and provides for the creation of a Sports Arbitration Court, which should replace the Spanish Sports Discipline Committee, with a section specializing in doping.
— Published on May 9, 2013
