Following a two-year consultation process with stakeholders, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has finalised the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code (2027 Code) and International Standards, which are set to replace the current framework and take effect on 1 January 2027. This comprehensive revision represents an evolution rather than a revolution in the anti-doping framework, balancing deterrence with proportionate sanctions, athlete welfare, and procedural fairness.

In their article, Brianna Quinn, Chris Lavey, Tom Green and Katie Grimstone provide an overview of the substantive reforms in the 2027 Code, covering four key areas: 

1. sanctioning frameworks in general;
2. new mitigations available to athletes;
3. governance improvements; and
4. human rights protections.

You can read more here.