Importing banned steroids into the UK should be made illegal, says UKAD

UKAD reports 35 per cent increase in drugs imported from abroad in past year

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UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has called for a ban on importation of some forms of performance-enhancing drugs, as it looks to cut down on the use of banned steroids by amateur athletes.

Giving evidence to the Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs) Working Group of the Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs on Tuesday, UKAD will call for the importation of anabolic androgenic steroids to be made illegal after seeing a surge in banned drugs being imported from overseas.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.