This, with respect, contravenes a number of legal principles and rights afforded to the accused, as well as the specific regulations of the World Anti-Doping Agency Code and the Regulations of the IAAF, which clearly state that the accused has the right to be represented at the hearing live, with the right to also call witnesses, present evidence and the right to cross-examine witnesses and rebut evidence, if any, against her.

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By basing its judgment on equal protection and due process principles and on the highly specific facts of the case, the court seemed eager to avoid setting any precedent for future cases, especially as to how it reviews state court rulings on state law.

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These consultations also helped to identify documents and events that make specific reference to the objectives and principles of the Convention.

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