A bill granting civil jurisdiction immunity to decisions made by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) should grant them more power to pursue drug cheats without legal obstructions.

Private members bill 238, which was unanimously passed by the national assembly of Quebec, is seeking to stop lawsuits designed to impede doping cases and stop or slow down investigations against athletes or organizations.

All officials of the drug testing body, including directors, officers and employees, will have immunity from civil jurisdiction only with regard to any decision – and resulting activity – made in connection with its mission to fight doping in sport internationally.

Attempts to derail investigations through civil cases currently affect WADA’s capacity to lead the fight against doping in sport and to protect the rights of clean athletes.”

Under the new bill …….property and information needed to achieve this mission will also be exempt from seizure in a move that, it is hoped, may encourage more whistleblowers to come forward.