The Prime Minister, the National Public Safety Commission, the Minister of Justice, and the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "competent ministers" in this Article and paragraph (5) of the following Article) must establish a basic policy concerning measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims (hereinafter the "basic policy" in this Article and paragraphs (1) and (3) of the following Article).
The basic policy is to establish guidelines for the prefectural basic plans set forth in paragraph (1) of the following Article and the municipal basic plans set forth in paragraph (3) of the same Article with regard to the following matters:
basic matters related to the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims;
matters related to the contents of measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims;
matters related to coordination and cooperation among the national government, local public entities, and private-sector organizations necessary to implement measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims; and
beyond what is set forth in the preceding three items, important matters related to measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims.
When establishing or revising the basic policy, the competent ministers must consult in advance with the heads of the relevant administrative organs.
Upon establishing or revising the basic policy, the competent ministers must publicize it without delay.