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Benney v DEFRA - whistle-blowing, interim relief, and the meaning of "likely".

In giving interim relief in whistle-blowing cases, an employment judge must be satisfied that it is "likely" that the tribunal will find the dismissal was on grounds of a protected disclosure: this is a higher requirement than simply a "reasonable prospect" and can be summed up as there being a "pretty good chance". 

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