UK Sport back harsher doping penalties

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The changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency's code are an attempt to combat doping networks and trafficking, a problem revealed by the BALCO scandal in the USA which exposed Dwain Chambers and Marion Jones among others.

John Scott, director of drug-free sport at UK Sport, said: "This is a chance for UK Sport and its counterparts across the world to up their game across all areas of anti-doping."

He added: "We must ensure no stone is left unturned in not only catching athletes who are cheating through taking prohibited substances and methods, but also those who are encouraging them and helping them to do so.

"The revised code and standards will leave us with the most comprehensive set of rules and regulations ever at our disposal, and the revisions made provide us with the opportunity to further increase the pressure on those who cheat through the misuse of drugs."

The conference will also see WADA chairman Dick Pound step down and be succeeded by former Australian finance minister John Fahey.