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Where else do we require charges of collusion to be substantiated by hard-requirements?
by niam 3y ago
Where else do we require charges of collusion to be substantiated by hard-requirements?
- s1artibartfast 3y agoEverywhere? In general the legal system requires all charges to be substantiated by evidence. In general logical or rational thought requires allegations to be well founded. In contrast, where else do we simply let charges and outcomes be dictated by sentiment or allegations opposed to evidence?
- niam 3y agoThe presumption there being that the only possible evidence for collusion is the existence of hard-requirements levied on each party. Unless you're misreading my reply to mean the absence of hard-evidence.
- s1artibartfast 3y agothe thing is that the crime of collusion is defined not by behavior, but by agreement. It is 100% legal to offer the same price as your competitors, even if an entire industry is doing it. it only becomes illegal if parties make an explicit agreement. Hard-requirements would demonstrate an explicit agreement.