The Biathlon Integrity Unit (BIU) is the operationally independent and specialised unit of the International Biathlon Union, established in order protect the rights of clean athletes and uphold the integrity of the sport of Biathlon. The BIU protects the integrity of the sport by investigating and prosecuting violations; strengthening the capacity to prevent potential future wrongdoing; and ensuring the International Biathlon Union complies with its obligations under the World Anti-Doping Code, the IBU Constitution and the IBU Rules.