Vegard Bø Bahus

Vegard Bø Bahus is a Senior Lecturer in Administrative Law at the Department of Accounting and Law, UiS School of Business, University of Stavanger. He is actively engaged in legal scholarship with a focus on administrative, immigration, animal welfare, and mental health law.

His research interests span key areas of public law, including:

• Administrative and regulatory law
• Immigration and residence rights under the EEA framework
• Animal welfare and rights in Nordic jurisdictions
• Legal and ethical issues in mental health care access
• Professional regulation in animal health

The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary legal analysis, particularly in bioethics, human rights, and Nordic comparative law. His work frequently appears in authoritative legal commentaries and academic books, often addressing pressing societal and policy challenges.

Vegard Bø Bahus has co-authored works on church ethics and labor mobility, indicating broader engagement with legal and moral discourse. His collaboration on the 2024 Nordic Animal Law volume highlights regional scholarly networks. While no formal advising or grant activity is detailed, his sustained output suggests active contribution to legal education and policy development.