Iris Nguyen Duy

Professor

Department of Law

Email: iris.nguyen-duy@uia.no
Phone: +47 38142210

Research groups

Comparative and public law

Areas of responsibility

Professor at the Department of Law, School of Business and Law, University of Agder.

Holds a joint Master in Advanced Studies in Comparative Law (DEA de droit comparé) from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas, and a PhD. (Dr. juris) in Public Law from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France. She wrote a PhD dissertation on “The Sovereignty of the British Parliament” (published in 2011, L’Harmattan, Paris).

Worked as a researcher at the Department of Public and International Law, Law Faculty, University of Oslo in 2008-2009, on a project on “Dispute Settlement between the State and Municipalities in Norway” with professors Eivind Smith and Harald Baldersheim.

Higher Executive Officer at the Norwegian Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) in 2010.

Postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Public and International Law, Law Faculty, University of Oslo (2010-2015), with a research project on the Norwegian parliament.

Nguyen Duy's research has been published in well-regarded journals and publishing houses, including Oxford University Press, Presses Universitaires de France, Scandinavian Studies in Law, Revue francaise de droit constitutionnel, Revue de droit public, AJDA, Fagbokforlaget, Nordic Journal of Human Rights, Annuaire international de justice constitutionnelle.

Leader of the research group in Comparative and Public Law, University of Agder
Deputy Secretary General of the International Association of Constitutional Law IACL-AIDC
Vice President of the Norwegian Association for Comparative Law
Member of the Research Committee of the School of Business and Law, UiA.
Member of the research group for Constitutional Studies, University of Oslo
Member of the scientific board, IMODEV – Improving Public Policies in a Digital World , University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Member of OLA-Europe – Observatory on Local Autonomy
Member of the Nordic network on Local Government (Nordisk nettverk i kommunalrett)
Affiliated member of the Research group for Legal culture, University of Bergen

Research

Main area of research: Constitutional Law (Norwegian, French, British) and Comparative Public Law with a focus on parliaments, democracy, constitutional review and human rights.

Open government

Digital disinformation

Local government and local democracy

Academic interests

Main research interests

Constitutional Law
Comparative (Public) Law

Special interests include:

French Public Law
British Constitutional Law
Parliaments
Parliamentarism
Constitutional democracy
Judicial Review / constitutional review
Administrative Law (Open Government)
Local Democracy and Local Autonomy
Human Rights

Tuition

Teaching includes:

JUR210-1 The Rule of Law
JUR405-1 International Human Rights Law and Institutions
JUR207 Legal History and Comparative Law
Earlier:
- SV-126-1 Business Law
- JUR-108-1 Rule of Law and Human Rights
Guest lectures:
- JUS232 Legal History and Comparative Law (UiB)
- JUS134 History of Law and Comparative Law (UiB)
- Earlier:
  - JUS5930 Comparative Public Law (UiO),
  - JUTINTRO Introduction to the Norwegian Legal System (Constitutional Law) (UiO);
  - FRAJUR French for lawyers (UiO);
  - Classes in JUS2111 Constitutional law, International law and Human rights (statsforfatningsrett) (UiO)

Nguyen Duy, Iris (2023). The Development of Digital Mass Surveillance in Norway: The Emergence of a Surveillance State? FIU Law Review. ISSN 2643-7759. 17(2), p. 325–382. doi: 10.25148/lawrev.17.2.8.
Bragdø-Ellenes, Sunniva Cristina & Nguyen Duy, Iris (2023). An Introduction to French Legal Culture. In Koch, Sören & Kjølstad, Marius Mikkel (Ed.), Handbook on Legal Cultures. A Selection of the World's Legal Cultures. Springer Nature. ISSN 978-3-031-27744-3. p. 577–609. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-27745-0_15.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2022). Le rôle du parlement dans la révision de la constitution. Une comparaison France- Norvège. In Fromage, Diane (Eds.), Jacques Ziller a European scholar. European University Institute. ISSN 978-92-9466-346-7.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2022). Norvège. Annuaire International de Justice Constitutionnelle. ISSN 0995-3817.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2022). Contemporary Threats to Freedom of Expression in Norway in the Context of the 2021 Parliamentary Election and the COVID-19 Pandemic. In Fink, Udo; Gillich, Ines & Weaver, Russell (Ed.), Brandeis meets Gutenberg Vol. 2 Contemporary Threats to Free Speech. Peter Lang Publishing Group. ISSN 9783631870945. p. 113–153.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2021). The Limits to Free Speech on Social Media : On Two Recent Decisions of the Supreme Court of Norway. Nordic Journal of Human Rights. ISSN 1891-8131. 38(3), p. 237–245. doi: 10.1080/18918131.2021.1872762. Full text in Research Archive
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2020). Brorskap: Fra ideal til konstitusjonelt prinsipp, Uten sammenligning. Festskrift til Eivind Smith 70 år. Fagbokforlaget. ISSN 978-82-450-3300-7. p. 433–454.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2019). La rémunération du travail politique en Norvège. Des règles souples pour des rémunérations confortables. In Le Saout, Rémy (Eds.), La rémunération du travail politique en Europe. Berger-Levrault. ISSN 978-2-7013-2035-9. p. 325–339.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2017). To Serve [Public Interest] or to Protect [Privacy]? Norway’s Dilemma in the Open Government Era. In Weaver, Russell; Friedland, Steven I.; Gilles, William & Bouhadana, Irène (Ed.), Privacy in a Digital Age. Perspectives from Two Continents. Carolina Academic Press. ISSN 9781611639032. p. 73–118.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2016). The Norwegian Experience with Open Government. In Nguyen Duy, Iris; Gilles, William & Bouhadana, Irène (Ed.), Parliaments in the Open Government Era. IMODEV. ISSN 979-10-90809-08-6. p. 1–32.
Nguyen Duy, Iris & Pointel, Jean-Baptiste (2016). La Cour suprême et le contrôle de constitutionnalité des lois en Norvège. Les nouveaux cahiers du Conseil constitutionnel. ISSN 2112-2679. p. 63–72.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2016). Stortinget i passasjersetet. Er det noe igjen av parlamentets lovgivende myndighet? In Bugge, Hans Christian; Indreberg, Hilde; Syse, Aslak & Tverberg, Arnulf (Ed.), Lov, liv og lære. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 978-82-15-02446-2. p. 366–381.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2016). Local Authorities´ Autonomy in Norway - An Exception among European Democracies. In Guerard, S & Astrauskas, Algirdas (Ed.), Local Autonomy in the 21st Century / L´autonomie locale au XXIe siècle. Institut Universitaire Varenne. ISSN 978-2-37032-075-9. p. 307–325.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2015). France: Excluding Parliament from Government Formation. In Rasch, Bjørn Erik; Martin, Shane & Cheibub, Jose Antonio (Ed.), Parliaments and Government Formation. Unpacking Investiture Rules. Oxford University Press. ISSN 978-0-19-874701-7. p. 292–305. doi: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198747017.003.0017. Show summary
Parliaments and Government Formation explores the role of national legislatures in shaping government formation in parliamentary regimes. Under parliamentarism, the government comes from, and remains responsible to, the national parliament. Yet, although legislatures and the politics of government formation are two of the most studied phenomenon in comparative politics, relatively little attention has focused on the degree to which parliamentary rules and procedures impact government formation. For instance, exactly what does 'come from parliament' mean in the context of government formation? To answer this question, the volume seeks to 'unpack' the parliamentary investiture vote. Investiture consists of a vote in parliament to demonstrate that an already formed or about to be formed government has legislative support. The volume analyses investiture along six dimensions: (1) the number of chambers involved in government formation, (2) the exact topic of any investiture vote - for example whether the votes focuses on one or more of the prime ministership, the cabinet and/or the government's policy program, (3) the sequencing and timing of the vote in the overall game of government formation, (4) the decision rule - for example absolute majority, simple or some form of negative parliamentarism, (5) the number of rounds provided for, and (6) what happens in the event of a failure to invest a government. Each of the 16 case studies, written by leading scholars of legislative politics in their respective polities, seeks to describe the institutional rules and practices and analyse their origins and consequences. These case studies are supplemented with two comparative chapters.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2015). New trends in Scandinavian constitutional review :. Scandinavian Studies in Law. ISSN 0085-5944. 61, p. 11–48.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2015). L'influence du droit de l'Union européenne sur le Parlement norvégien: l'exemple de la Directive sur la conservation des données. In Bouhadana, Irène & Gilles, William (Ed.), Droit et gouvernance des données publiques et privées à l'ère du numérique. Les éditions IMODEV. ISSN 979-10-90809-06-2. p. 203–221.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2015). Open Government in Norway: Legal Framework and Challenges. In Bouhadana, Irène; Gilles, William & Weaver, Russell (Ed.), Transparency in the Open Government Era. Les éditions IMODEV. ISSN 979-10-90809-05-5. p. 85–105.
Nguyen Duy, Iris & Rasch, Bjørn Erik (2014). Hvor gammel er grunnloven? Grunnlovsendringer gjennom 200 år. In Baldersheim, Harald & Østerud, Øyvind (Ed.), Det norske demokratiet i det 21. århundre. Fagbokforlaget. ISSN 9788245016147. p. 95–113.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2014). La Constitution britannique : continuité et changement. Quelques réflexions sur la Constitution britannique et son évolution à l’occasion de la publication des Mélanges en l’honneur de Vernon Bogdanor. Revue française de droit constitutionnel. ISSN 1151-2385. 99, p. 581–606. doi: 10.3917/rfdc.099.0581.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2013). Sovereignty and Europe: The British Perspective. L'Europe en formation. ISSN 0014-2808. 368(2), p. 79–96. doi: 10.3917/eufor.368.0079.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2012). La résolution des litiges Etat-collectivités locales en Norvège. Revue de l'Institut du Monde et du Développement. ISSN 2117-2633. p. 71–83.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2011). Kan tvisteløsningsordninger bidra til å utdype det kommunale selvstyret? In Baldersheim, Harald & Smith, Eivind (Ed.), Lokalt demokrati uten kommunalt selvstyre?. Abstrakt forlag. ISSN 978-82-7935-314-0. p. 184–212.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2008). Les modalités de transmission des actes des collectivités territoriales - CE, 6 juillet 2007, Commune de Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, n° 298744. AJDA L'actualité juridique droit administratif. ISSN 0001-7728. p. 348–352.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2008). L’abolition du bicamérisme norvégien. Revue du droit public. ISSN 0035-2578. p. 921–936.

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Nguyen Duy, Iris (2022). A missed opportunity? The Climate Change Litigation in Norway, a Norwegian Paradox. University of Regensburg. ISBN 978-3-88246-468-9. 26 p.
Serna de la Garza, José Maria; Krunke, Helle & Nguyen Duy, Iris (2020). Covid-19 and Constitutional Law. Covid-19 et droit constitutionnel. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). ISBN 978-607-30-4290-1. 241 p.
Nguyen Duy, Iris; Bragdø-Ellenes, Sunniva Cristina; Backer, Inge Lorange; Eng, Svein & Rasch, Bjørn Erik (2020). Uten sammenligning. Festskrift til Eivind Smith 70 år. Fagbokforlaget. ISBN 978-82-450-3300-7. 713 p.
Nguyen Duy, Iris; Gilles, William & Bouhadana, Irène (2016). Parliaments in the Open Government Era. IMODEV. ISBN 979-10-90809-08-6. 213 p.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2011). La souveraineté du Parlement britannique. L'Harmattan. ISBN 978-2296542600. 814 p.

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Nguyen Duy, Iris (2024). Kommunalrett. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven).
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2024). Kommuneloven. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven).
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2023). Gender Equality in France: Constitutional Framework and Challenges.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2023). An inside-out view on the Nordic countries.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2022). The development of digital mass-surveillance in Norway and its impact on the right to privacy and other fundamental rights.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2021). Les droits et libertés fondamentaux à l’heure numérique : évolution ou révolution ? Le cas de la Norvège.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2021). Contemporary Threats to Freedom of Expression in Norway, in the Context of the 2021 Parliamentary Election and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2021). The Climate Litigation (People v. Artic Oil) – A Norwegian Paradox.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2021). Et sterkt felles lederskap i kommunesektoren – hva skal til for å lykkes? - Fokus på utvalgte «gråsoner» i kommuneloven .
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2021). Ny kommunelov- En styrking av folkevalgte og administrative aktører og en tydeliggjøring av deres status og roller? Og hvordan ny kommunelov påvirker ansvarsfordeling mellom kommunedirektøren og kommunestyret.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2021). Kommunelovens rammer for samspillet mellom folkevalgte og administrasjon.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2021). Del 2 - Den juridiske delen.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2020). The case of the Norwegian “Infection Stop” application. Blogdroiteuropéen.
Bragdø-Ellenes, Sunniva Cristina; Nguyen Duy, Iris; Backer, Inge Lorange; Eng, Svein & Rasch, Bjørn Erik (2020). Eivind Smith 70 år, Uten sammenligning. Festskrift til Eivind Smith 70 år. Fagbokforlaget. ISSN 978-82-450-3300-7. p. 7–9.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2019). Cass Sunstein, den pragmatiske idealist. In Jahr, Ernst Håkon & Thygesen, Ragnar (Ed.), Agder Vitenskapsakademi Årbok 2018. Novus Forlag. ISSN 9788283900279. p. 184–189.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2018). Cass Sunstein, den pragmatiske idealist.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2018). Fighting Digital Disinformation – A Legal Conundrum? A Tentative Conceptual Framework for the Legislator.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2018). The GDPR : A Hinder for Norway's Commitment to Open Government.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2017). Forvaltningsskjønn som prøvingsbegrensning i Norge og Frankrike.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2015). Back to Basics: The origins of ‘parliamentary sovereignty’ in Norway.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2015). The Norwegian Freedom of Information Act - A not so transparent act?
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2014). The End of a Nordic Exception? Some Thoughts on the Sovereignty of the Norwegian Parliament.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2014). Local authorities’ autonomy in Norway – An exception among European democracies.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2014). Konstitusjonell ‘mutasjon’ uten endring i grunnlovens tekst.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2014). Er Stortinget sterkt? (eller ‘Er Stortinget fremdeles et sterkt parlament?’).
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2014). Open Government in Norway: Legal Framework and Challenges.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2014). Introduksjon til det franske rettssystemet.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2014). Friends or enemies? Does the Norwegian Constitution matter to the Storting?
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2013). «Constitutional Conventions» [comparison between France and Norway].
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2013). Playing Doctor Frankenstein when Reforming the Constitution? Some thoughts on recent developments in the United Kingdom and Norway.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2013). L’influence du droit de l’Union européenne sur le parlement norvégien : l’exemple de la directive sur la conservation des données.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2013). Er det Stortinget som endrer konstitusjonen?
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2013). Constitutional Change in Norway.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2012). The Legal Protection of Local Self-Government in Norway.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2011). Governmental Investiture in Parliament: The French Example.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2011). 2010 - Et vendepunkt for domstolskontrollen med lover i Norge?
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2011). From Parliamentary Sovereignty to Constitutional Democracy?
Smith, Eivind & Nguyen-Duy, Iris (2009). Konstitusjonell lunsj: Fra sluttrapporten om tvisteløsning mellom stat og kommune.
Jacobsen, Dag Ingvar; Baldersheim, Harald; Hye, Linda; Kühn, Nadja Sophia Bekkelund; Nguyen Duy, Iris & Elgueta, Nichole Makarena Silva [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2021). Styrket lederskap i kommunal sektor - gjeldende rett, roller og rolleforståelse mellom folkevalgte og kommunedirektør. Universitetet i Agder.
Nguyen Duy, Iris (2013). Local Government in Norway. Observatory on Local Autonomy (OLA-Europe).
Smith, Eivind; Baldersheim, Harald & Nguyen-Duy, Iris (2009). Tvisteløsningsordninger mellom stat og kommune. Institutt for offentlig rett. Show summary
Når det oppstår uenighet om hva som er juridisk korrekt eller om utøvelsen av skjønn, er det normalt statsforvaltningen som har det siste ordet, skriver Iris Nguyên-Duy, Eivind Smith og Harald Baldersheim i innledningen. Rapporten peker på at fylkesmannen spiller en stor rolle som tilsynsmyndighet og klageinstans overfor kommunene. Kommunenes adgang til å få tvister med staten avgjort av uavhengige domstoler er svært begrenset. Kommunenes posisjon overfor staten er vesentlig svakere enn i sammenlignbare land i Europa. Fylkesmannens rolle på dette området er vanskelig å forklare for representanter fra andre land – simpelthen fordi den på mange punkter er nokså unik. Rapporten redegjør hvordan man kan utvikle regler og prosesser som kan forebygge uenighet mellom stat og kommuner, eller løse uenighet som likevel måtte oppstå, gjennom forhandlinger eller megling.

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