Germany's Anti-Doping Law Comes Into Effect

Germany's anti-doping law has come into effect with offending athletes facing up to three years in prison and those behind them up to 10 years.

Interior minister Thomas de Maiziere said the law is overdue and are now convinced they can tackle doping in sport more effectively with this law.

Athletes who dope themselves or are in possession of performance-enhancing drugs face criminal proceedings with sanctions including one to three years behind bars.

Those who traffic and prescribe doping substance can be jailed for 10 years in severe cases.

The German Olympic sports confederation has voiced reservations in connection with the law and the independence of sports jurisdiction.

Radio Sport