David Judge, a British political scientist and writer, died on February 20, 2026, at the age of 75 from oesophageal cancer.
He was based at the University of Strathclyde, where he was Emeritus Professor in the School of Government and Public Policy. Born in Sheffield on 22 May 1950, his research interests included legislative studies, United Kingdom political institutions, the European Parliament and representative democracy.
He was also a visiting professor at the College of Europe in Bruges from 2004 to 2007 and at the University of Houston from 1993 to 1994.
David Judge (22 May 1950 – February 2026) was a British political scientist and writer based at the University of Strathclyde, where he was Emeritus Professor in the School of Government and Public Policy. His main research interests included legislative studies, United Kingdom political institutions, the European Parliament and representative democracy.