samhocking said:The WADA code at the time technically allows possession, so long as not for an athlete. As Freeman claims it's for staff, it will require MPTS tribunal to have evidence that wasn't the case in order for GMC to pass back to UKAD to open an ADRV allegation against Freeman and/or athlete.
2.6.2 Possession by an Athlete Support Person
In-Competition of any Prohibited Substance or
any Prohibited Method, or Possession by an
Athlete Support Person Out-of-Competition of
any Prohibited Substance or any Prohibited
Method which is prohibited Out-of-Competition
in connection with an Athlete, Competition or
training, unless the Athlete Support Person
establishes that the Possession is consistent
with a TUE granted to an Athlete in accordance
with Article 4.4 or other acceptable justification.
We better hope the athlete has a TUE or there is an acceptable justification - My reading of the Code suggests Freeman could be in trouble, assuming relevant and admissible evidence comes out at the Medical Tribunal and of course if UKAD want to re-open the investigation - I still doubt UKAD will re-open the case.