Lance Armstrong: UCI shuts down its independent commission

The independent commission set up by the International Cycling Union (UCI) to investigate the Lance Armstrong doping scandal has been disbanded.

World (Wada) and US anti-doping (Usada) agencies refused to co-operate with it.

The inquiry will now be replaced by a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The independent commission was adjourned last week until 31 January, with Baroness Grey-Thompson telling UCI counsel Ian Mill: "It amazes me that we've had no documents whatsoever."

After announcing its decision to shut down the independent commission, the UCI said the TRC process would launch later this year - and that its report would be published in full.

McQuaid added: "We will now focus our efforts on establishing a TRC with which we expect Wada to be fully engaged, to look at doping in professional cycling, as well as the allegations contained in the Usada reasoned decision.

Last week, British cycling coach Sir David Brailsford questioned the need for a truth and reconciliation process, saying: "Already I think there is a wealth of information that you can actually start taking action on and putting tangible things in place."