Is SCO in Violation of the UKs Competition Act?
Contributed by: PJ A Groklaw reader has informed us that he has today emailed the UK Office of Fair Trading inquiring as to whether SCO has violated the UK’s Competition Act of 1998, which is explained like this: “The Competition Act 1998 is designed to make sure that businesses compete on a level footing by outlawing certain types of anti-competitive behaviour. The OFT has strong powers to investigate businesses suspected of breaching the Act and to impose tough penalties on those that do. “All businesses, no matter how small, need to know about the Act – to avoid becoming a victim, and to avoid breaking the law. “The Act should not be viewed in isolation. The Enterprise Act 2002 among other things introduces a cartel offence under which individuals who dishonestly take part in the most serious types of anti-competitive agreements may be criminally prosecuted. “In addition, as a result of amendments to the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 under the Enterprise Act 2002, comp
