UKAD confirms pause to Richard Freeman case in light of his appeal against the Medical Practitioners Tribunal decision
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Dr Freeman’s case before the independent National Anti-Doping Panel to resume following his appeal before the High Court
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Dr Freeman is charged by UKAD with two anti-doping rule violations, and remains provisionally suspended
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has today confirmed that its proceedings against former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman have been paused until the conclusion of a High Court appeal lodged by him against a decision made by the independent Medical Practitioners Tribunal (MPT) in March 2021.
The date for the High Court appeal hearing is not known.
UKAD’s case is being heard by the independent National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP).
Dr Freeman is charged with two anti-doping rule violations, and remains provisionally suspended by UKAD.
UKAD will not be making any further comment at this time.
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