The Stevens Commission (FEI Ethics Panel) has completed its investigation into the doping allegations involving the German Equestrian National Federation, its officials and athletes.
The Stevens Commission determined and recommended to the FEI President that the investigation report should be provided to the German National Olympic Committee (DOSB) and to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) so that these organisations may take whatever action they deem necessary and appropriate with their National Federation.
The procedure followed by the FEI President was to share the recommendations and the investigation report with the Bureau Members. Lord Stevens’ recommendation to provide the report to the DOSB and IOC was unanimously approved by the Bureau and the report shared with both DOSB and IOC on August 14, 2009.
Separately, the Stevens Commission made further recommendations for action that need to be taken by the FEI to secure its status as a ‘Clean Sport’. These will be made public at the end of August.
Lord Stevens further requested of the President of the FEI that the President widen the remit of the Stevens Commission as the original brief was specific and did not allow the Commission to investigate all matters in this area. The President agreed to this request in order that the FEI may receive clear conclusions and comprehensive recommendations.
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