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<p>In 2022 the UK imported £11.4 million (around 38 thousand tonnes) of bricks from
the Global South, of which £4.6 million (around 10 thousand tonnes) were from South
Asia.</p><p>The UK is a leading country in confronting the scourge of modern slavery
and committed to working with partners to achieve sustainability in our supply chains.
The Modern Slavery Act requires businesses with a turnover of £36m or more to publish
modern slavery statements annually to report on the steps taken to prevent modern
slavery.</p><p>The UK has ratified nine ILO Fundamental Conventions, including on
the abolition of child labour and forced labour.</p>
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