Vol. 13 No. 77 (2024)
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Responsibility for the smuggling of doping substances in sport: an analysis of the violation of customs control

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  • Eduard Ivanchenko,
  • Yaryna Tesliuk,
  • Georgiy Samoylenko,
  • Kateryna Plutytska,
  • Mariia Diachkova
Eduard Ivanchenko
National Academy of Law Sciences of Ukraine.
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Yaryna Tesliuk
Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine.
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Georgiy Samoylenko
Zaporizhzhia National University, Ukraine.
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Kateryna Plutytska
Zaporizhzhia national university, Ukraine.
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Mariia Diachkova
National University "Odesa Law Academy", Ukraine.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.77.05.13

Published 2024-05-30

Keywords

  • sport, doping, smuggling of doping substances, responsibility for violation of customs.

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Ivanchenko, E., Tesliuk, Y., Samoylenko, G., Plutytska, K., & Diachkova, M. (2024). Responsibility for the smuggling of doping substances in sport: an analysis of the violation of customs control. Amazonia Investiga, 13(77), 170–187. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.77.05.13

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Abstract

The study aims to determine the liability for violations of customs control in the area of doping substance smuggling. In most countries, smuggling is defined by criminal, administrative, and customs legislation. This type of illegal activity causes significant damage to the state's economy, disrupts public order in international trade, and undermines state sovereignty. Despite the international legal nature of smuggling, there is still no multilateral agreement to combat this type of crime. Modern smuggling is characterized by a high level of organization, technical equipment, and international connections. Therefore, effective combating of this violation of public order becomes possible only with close cooperation between countries. Due to the increasing instances of doping use in sports and its cross-border spread, customs control becomes a key element in ensuring public safety. Given the above, examining the legal aspects related to the smuggling of doping substances across customs borders, considering international experience, is relevant and necessary. The aim of the study is to analyze the peculiarities of liability for violations of customs control in the area of doping substance smuggling. The research methodology includes methods such as document and information analysis, logical method, modeling method, comparison method, and systemic method. As a result of the study, the liability of individuals and legal entities involved in doping substance smuggling under national and international law is analyzed. In particular, the interaction between customs control bodies, law enforcement agencies, and sports organizations in detecting and combating doping smuggling is examined. The study highlights the possibility of improving legislation and increasing the effectiveness of customs control to prevent the spread of doping in sports. The importance of international cooperation and information exchange between countries to effectively counter this negative phenomenon is noted.

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