Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

The UK Government Decontamination Service's (GDS) involvement in a chemical incident.

The UK Government Decontamination Service's (GDS) involvement in a radiological incident.

Hampshire company, Exosect, develops an effective treatment to protect stored grain against infestation, with support from Innovate UK.

UKTI India helps Studio DRA find a local partner and win design project contract for large residential development in eastern India.

Judicial members chair Parole Board oral hearings and assess the risk posed by a prisoner's release. This case study describes their role.

Psychiatrist members of the Parole Board have expertise in forensic psychiatry and interpreting complex data. A member talks about her role.

Psychologist members of the Parole Board have strong analytical skills and can interpret complex information. A member discusses her role.

This case study is about a probation member, who brings to the Parole Board skills in managing risk in the community.

Independent members come from all walks of life and bring diversity to the Parole Board. An independent member talks about his role.

Dstl uses a new robotic mannequin to test chemical and biological protective suits and equipment for the UK's armed forces.

Results of a referee case to analyse a sample of catfish food tablets under the Government Chemist statutory function.

Army Reserve, Royal Naval Reserves and Royal Auxiliary Air Force case studies

Anne explains how a Community Learning pottery course helped her overcome social isolation and use her artistic skills.

Neil describes how a Community Learning painting course helped him overcome feelings of social isolation, build his self-esteem and use his artistic skills.

Keith describes how a Community Learning woodworking course boosted his confidence and put him on the pathway into higher education.

Michael explains how a Community Learning IT course helped him overcome health issues and start him on the path towards becoming a web developer.

King of Shaves relies on a strong brand and patent-protected products to ensure they can compete with the big names in the shaving market.

Discover how Chillipeeps® sought early advice and decided to protect their innovation using patents.

While working for the family business, Daniel Cheddie realised the need for a tool to help solo operators fit or repair double glazed windows.

The GCA determination of the Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc multi-channel initiative and its implementation.

Over 920 places took part in this year's Love Your Local Market and for the first time Italy, Spain, France and Holland joined in.

Darwin Initiative: Fellowship Award case study. Voahirana Randriamamonjy - protecting lemurs in Madagascar

A Darwin Initiative scoping award led to a successful main project encouraging beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood in Kyrgyzstan

Darwin Initiative supports communities in Mali to better manage their environment, conserve elephants and help people

Darwin Initiative post-project increases understanding of the Sociable Lapwing's migration and threats

Darwin’s support to the UK Overseas Territories is helping to control invasive lionfish in the western Atlantic ocean.

Europe’s first foray into the field of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).

Galileo is Europe’s global navigation satellite system currently in development, owned by the European Commission (EC).

An example of how we dealt with a trade barrier, relating to the sale of Scotch whisky in Colombia, through the EU.

Progress in Hertfordshire helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Portsmouth helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Bristol helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Wandsworth (London) helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in North Somerset helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Wakefield helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Leicestershire helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Stockton-on-Tees helping troubled families turn their lives around.

Progress in Stockport helping troubled families turn their lives around.

SABRE is a rocket engine designed to power aircraft directly into space to allow reliable, responsive and cost effective space access.

A space-based observatory that has been viewing and investigating the Sun from its deep core through to its outer atmosphere - the corona.

How UK aid is helping survivors of the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh with medical care, counselling, rehabilitation and practical skills training to earn a new living.

A case study on the September 2013 elections in Swaziland from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

The EU Training Mission for the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM) was launched in February 2013 to provide basic military training and advice to the Malian military.

A case study from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report on the establishment of a UK Team of Experts to help support local responses to conflict-related sexual violence.

A case study on supporting survivors of sexual violence in Colombia from the 2013 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A country case study on justice and treatment in detention in Ethiopia from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on freedom of association and expression in Rwanda from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on the UK response to sexual violence in Burma from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on the death penalty in Japan from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

A case study on the plight of the Rohingya from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.