Be warned: this government is robbing you of your right to challenge the state | David Davis

The bill designed to prevent government actions being reconsidered in the courts is un-conservative and undemocratic

• David Davis is the Conservative MP for Haltemprice and Howden

Judicial review is a cornerstone of British democracy. It empowers everyday people to challenge decisions made by public bodies. Whether it be central government or local authorities, rule makers are held accountable by ordinary people. This is a small, but important, check on the balance of powers in our democracy.

But governments do not like judicial review for this exact reason.

David Davis is the Conservative MP for Haltemprice and Howden, and was shadow home secretary from 2003 to 2008