11 November 2025
Jersey has been awarded a compliance rating of 90% under UNESCO’s International
Convention against Doping in Sport – placing the Island alongside world leaders for sports
integrity.
UNESCO officials released the latest data at the tenth Conference of Parties, COP10, in Paris,
having conducted a new means of assessment for 2025 which supported a more robust and
evidence-based evaluation of a territory’s compliance.
Since 2021, when Jersey was deemed non-compliant, the Department for the Economy has
worked alongside other Government Departments, sporting bodies and community partners to
strengthen training, policy and research systems. Regulation in areas affecting healthcare
engagement, international co-operation, and funding control have also been improved.
Of the 214 global State Parties and Territories invited to submit information, 181 responded and
169 were deemed compliant. However, only 52 achieved a compliance rating of at least 90%.
Joint statement from the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, Deputy Kirsten Morel,
and Assistant Minister with responsibility for sport, Constable Andy Jehan:
“Meeting and maintaining high standards in sports administration and compliance contributes
to Jersey’s global reputation and we’re delighted with the position we are in.
“Government officers, partners and sports clubs work hard to ensure Jersey’s compliance in a
range of areas and they should be congratulated on helping the Island secure a rating of 90%.
This proves that Jersey meets gold standards for combatting cheating in sports, which sends a
message to all athletes that competing here is fair.
“Cross-border discussions, engagement with medical professionals, and tight regulations over
sports funding have all contributed to our COP10 rating. We must continue to strengthen in
these areas while remaining mindful of evolving risks in this space."
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