WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW The essendon saga: was justice served? In January 2016, 34 past and present Essendon Footballers were found guilty of doping by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. This was widely covered by the media with varying degrees of accuracy. What actually happened? We discuss the flaws in science, as well as regulatory issues of law that were not based on evidentiary burdens but “determined by a best guess.” BOB O’DEA Biochemist with 45+ years experience in Biological Therapy, Pharmaceutical and Complementary Medicines. Address: “Science Of the Saga” DR JASON MAZANOV Senior Lecturer, UNSW, School of Business. International expert on management of drugs in sport and the anti-doping policy. Address: “Contradictions between Policy and Practice” DR KIM SAWYER Senior Fellow, University of Melbourne, PhD (ANU). Principal research interests: Regulation, finance, philosophy. Address: “Regulation and Oversight: How international law overrules Australian law” STEVEN AMENDOLA Partner - Ashurst, one of Australia’s leading practitioners in Industrial Relations and Litigation. James Hird’s Legal Counsel. Address: “Legal aspects and ramifications of the Essendon Case” VENUE • Lecture Theatre G08, Melbourne Law School, Melbourne University. Ground Floor, 185 Pelham St, Carlton. Enter via Pelham St into main foyer area. • 15 November 2016, 6.30pm – 8.30pm • Seating capacity: 150 • For free tickets: www.trybooking.com/239743 • Gold coin donation at the door. Hosted by JUSTICE FOR THE 34