Knight v Workers' Compensation Regulator

Knight brought proceedings against the Workers’ Compensation Regulator seeking to have a decision of the Medical Assessment Tribunal set aside. The Tribunal had found that she had suffered no permanent impairment as a consequence of exposure to a chemical in the workplace. She sought declaratory relief and the payment of compensation. The Regulator opposed the granting of any of the relief sought by Knight. The court was required to decide whether Knight could establish any basis for a successful review of the relevant decision in accordance with the provisions of the Judicial Review Act 1991. The court found that Knight had not established any basis for a successful review of the decision in accordance with the Act. The court found that Knight’s contentions amounted to no more than an attempt to undertake a merits review of the decision. The application was refused. The court heard the parties as to costs.