Jamaica establishes inter-agency task force against doping in sport

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Jamaica establishes inter-agency task force against doping in sport

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The Prime Minister of Jamaica and Minister of Sport, Ms Portia Simpson-Miller, convened the taskforce to ensure a close collaboration between government agencies in the fight against doping in sport.

UNESCO attended the inaugural meeting of this taskforce on 23 April 2007 to present an overview of the International Convention against Doping in Sport and to outline options that enable Jamaica to meet its obligations under the Convention within its existing legislative framework. Following a review of Jamaica’s current legislation, Paul Marriott-Lloyd, UNESCO’s anti-doping specialist, said the country, “already has legal provisions in place to deal with key issues such as the trafficking of doping substances or the manufacture and marketing of nutritional supplements. A few minor amendments may be required, however, greater progress can be made by inter-agency cooperation.” The taskforce, which is to meet at a minimum on a quarterly basis, will ensure a concerted governmental response to doping in sport. Law enforcement agencies, such as police and customs, as well as the ministries of health and education all have essential roles to play. UNESCO welcomes this initiative by the Jamaican government, which provides a model of good practice in the implementation of the Convention. All States Parties to the Convention are able to apply for anti-doping assistance and policy advice directly from UNESCO.


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