Athletes' Anti-Doping Rights Act
Learn about the Athletes' Anti-Doping Rights Act, which sets out the rights athletes have under the global anti-doping system.
Last updated on 8 April 2026
The Athletes’ Anti-Doping Rights Act (opens in new tab), previously known as the Anti-Doping Charter of Athlete Rights, was developed by WADA’s Athlete Committee in consultation with thousands of athletes and stakeholders worldwide.
It is based on the 2021 Code and Standards and aims to ensure that athlete rights within anti-doping are clearly set out, accessible, and universally applicable.
The Act is made up of two parts. Part 1 sets out rights that are found in the Code and International Standards. Part 2 sets out recommended Athlete rights. These are not found in the Code or International Standards but are rights that Athletes recommend that Anti-Doping Organisations adopt for best practice.
Part 1:
Equality of opportunity
Equitable and fair Testing programmes
Medical treatment and protection of health rights
Right to Justice
Right to Accountability
Whistleblower rights
Right to Education
Right to Data Protection
Rights to Compensation
Protected Persons Rights
Rights during a Sample Collection Session
Right to B Sample analysis
Other rights and freedoms not affected
Application and standing
Part 2:
Right to an anti-doping system free from corruption
Right to participate in governance and decision-making
Right to legal aid