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Originally Posted by Grumpyreader
There would be no obligation on any other nation's legislature (e.g. the two States in the US who are currently looking into it) to follow the OFTs decision as the OFT only have jurisdiction in the UK (and I'm not sure about Scotland)...
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But it would draw further attention on the price-fix scheme; at a minimum, the evidence gathered and opinion rendered will be available to other enforcement bodies. Depending on the rationale and legal underpinings a UK finding might lead to broader investigations and echoed findings.
Or not.
It's early in the fight.
The best protection, though, is to avoid buying books from the price-fix five. Period.
Just say no.
Support the publishers that support competitive pricing.