Section 20: Establishment of Independent Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel.

1 There is established for the purposes of this Act, an Independent Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (in this Act referred to as "the Panel"), which shall comply with the operational independence requirements prescribed in the Code.

2 The Panel shall comprise of membership as contained in the Anti-Doping Rules.

3 Members shall be appointed taking into consideration their requisite anti-doping experience including legal, sports, medical or scientific expertise, with at least 10 years post qualification experience.

4 The Panel shall -
a receive and examine evidence relating to violations of the Anti-Doping Rules;
b conduct disciplinary hearings relating to violations of the Anti-Doping Rule referred to it by the Centre in accordance with the Code and relevant International Standards;
c determine whether any violation of the Anti-Doping Rules has occurred;
d impose appropriate sanctions, in accordance with the Anti-Doping Rules; and
e perform any other function as may be conferred on it by this Act, the Code, International Standards, rules or any regulations made under this Act.

5 Appeals against the decision of the Panel shall lie to the Anti-Doping Appeal Tribunal established under this Act.