‘A Passionate Clarity’: David Beetham on Democracy, Legitimacy and the Democratic Audit

All who examine and puzzle over the ideas and practices of democracy, in the UK and well beyond, owe much to the scholarship and leadership of David Beetham (1938-2022) – a long-serving member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Representation – over several decades. In this short article, we discuss and appreciate key parts of David’s contribution to advancing our understanding of democracy, representation, rights, and more.