Chapter I-2 Basic Policy and Prefectural Basic Plans
第一章の二 基本方針及び都道府県基本計画等
第二条の二（基本方針）
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.
Article 2-3Prefectural Basic Plans
第二条の三（都道府県基本計画等）
In line with the basic policy, prefectures must establish their own basic plans concerning the implementation of measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims within their jurisdiction (hereinafter "prefectural basic plans" in this Article).
Prefectural basic plans are to provide the following matters:
都道府県基本計画においては、次に掲げる事項を定めるものとする。
a basic policy for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims;
matters related to the details of implementing measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims;
matters related to coordination and cooperation among the prefecture, relevant 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 the implementation of measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims.
In line with the basic policy and by taking into consideration prefectural basic plans, municipalities (including special wards; the same applies hereinafter) must endeavor to establish their own basic plans concerning the implementation of measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims within their jurisdiction (hereinafter "municipal basic plans" in this Article).
Upon establishing or revising a prefectural basic plan or municipal basic plan, the prefecture or municipality must publicize it without delay.
The competent ministers must endeavor to provide prefectures and municipalities with advice and other assistance needed to establish prefectural basic plans and municipal basic plans.