World Anti-Doping Agency to strengthen sanctions on dopers

The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) announced on Thursday (29 October) that sanctions on dopers and their entourages will be strengthened. The organisation is holding a regular anti-doping convention in Paris and recently called on governments to prosecute traffickers and distributors of drugs used to enhance performance in sports. Wada director general David Howman said sanctions against athletes had recently been tightened. Oct 29, 2015

Richard Branson: Legalise all drugs and prostitution

Virgin Group founder Richard Branson reiterated his call to end the criminal punishment of drug abusers. Branson was part of a panel discussion on drug policy sponsored by the International Crisis Group and Foreign Affairs in New York on Monday (26 October). Oct 27, 2015