# 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 / Act on the Prevention of Spousal Violence and the Protection of Victims — 第一章の二 (Chapter 1-2)

- Law: 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 (Act on the Prevention of Spousal Violence and the Protection of Victims), 平成十三年法律第三十一号
- English title "Act on the Prevention of Spousal Violence and the Protection of Victims": Ministry of Justice translation
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- Provision: 第一章の二 (Chapter 1-2) — address `ch-1-2`
- Text in force since: 2026-06-24
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## 第一章の二　基本方針及び都道府県基本計画等 — Chapter I-2 Basic Policy and Prefectural Basic Plans
<sup>heading: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>
<sup>ch-1-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/ch-1-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/ch-1-2</sup>

### 第二条の二（基本方針） — (Basic Policy)
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<sup>art-2-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2</sup>

**第一項**  内閣総理大臣、国家公安委員会、法務大臣及び厚生労働大臣（以下この条及び次条第五項において「主務大臣」という。）は、配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護のための施策に関する基本的な方針（以下この条並びに次条第一項及び第三項において「基本方針」という。）を定めなければならない。
<sup>art-2-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-1</sup>
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).
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

**第二項**  基本方針においては、次に掲げる事項につき、次条第一項の都道府県基本計画及び同条第三項の市町村基本計画の指針となるべきものを定めるものとする。
<sup>art-2-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-2</sup>
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:
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **一**  配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護に関する基本的な事項
  <sup>art-2-2/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-2/item-1</sup>
  basic matters related to the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims;
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **二**  配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護のための施策の内容に関する事項
  <sup>art-2-2/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-2/item-2</sup>
  matters related to the contents of measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims;
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **三**  配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護のための施策を実施するために必要な国、地方公共団体及び民間の団体の連携及び協力に関する事項
  <sup>art-2-2/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-2/item-3</sup>
  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
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **四**  前三号に掲げるもののほか、配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護のための施策に関する重要事項
  <sup>art-2-2/par-2/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-2/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-2/item-4</sup>
  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.
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

**第三項**  主務大臣は、基本方針を定め、又はこれを変更しようとするときは、あらかじめ、関係行政機関の長に協議しなければならない。
<sup>art-2-2/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-3</sup>
When establishing or revising the basic policy, the competent ministers must consult in advance with the heads of the relevant administrative organs.
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

**第四項**  主務大臣は、基本方針を定め、又はこれを変更したときは、遅滞なく、これを公表しなければならない。
<sup>art-2-2/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-4</sup>
Upon establishing or revising the basic policy, the competent ministers must publicize it without delay.
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### 第二条の三（都道府県基本計画等） — (Prefectural Basic Plans)
<sup>caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>
<sup>art-2-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3</sup>

**第一項**  都道府県は、基本方針に即して、当該都道府県における配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護のための施策の実施に関する基本的な計画（以下この条において「都道府県基本計画」という。）を定めなければならない。
<sup>art-2-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-1</sup>
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).
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

**第二項**  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。
<sup>art-2-3/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-2</sup>
Prefectural basic plans are to provide the following matters:
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **一**  配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護に関する基本的な方針
  <sup>art-2-3/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-2/item-1</sup>
  a basic policy for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims;
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **二**  配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護のための施策の実施内容に関する事項
  <sup>art-2-3/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-2/item-2</sup>
  matters related to the details of implementing measures for the prevention of spousal violence and the protection of victims;
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **三**  配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護のための施策を実施するために必要な当該都道府県、関係地方公共団体及び民間の団体の連携及び協力に関する事項
  <sup>art-2-3/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-2/item-3</sup>
  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
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **四**  前三号に掲げるもののほか、配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護のための施策の実施に関する重要事項
  <sup>art-2-3/par-2/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-2/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-2/item-4</sup>
  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.
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

**第三項**  市町村（特別区を含む。以下同じ。）は、基本方針に即し、かつ、都道府県基本計画を勘案して、当該市町村における配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護のための施策の実施に関する基本的な計画（以下この条において「市町村基本計画」という。）を定めるよう努めなければならない。
<sup>art-2-3/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-3</sup>
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).
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

**第四項**  都道府県又は市町村は、都道府県基本計画又は市町村基本計画を定め、又は変更したときは、遅滞なく、これを公表しなければならない。
<sup>art-2-3/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-4</sup>
Upon establishing or revising a prefectural basic plan or municipal basic plan, the prefecture or municipality must publicize it without delay.
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

**第五項**  主務大臣は、都道府県又は市町村に対し、都道府県基本計画又は市町村基本計画の作成のために必要な助言その他の援助を行うよう努めなければならない。
<sup>art-2-3/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-5</sup>
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.
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

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## Cites
- art-2-2/par-1: この条 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の二 (Article 2-2), art-2-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2
- art-2-2/par-1: 次条第五項 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の三第五項 (Article 2-3, paragraph (5)), art-2-3/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-5
- art-2-2/par-1: 次条第一項 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の三第一項 (Article 2-3, paragraph (1)), art-2-3/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-1
- art-2-2/par-1: 第三項 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の三第三項 (Article 2-3, paragraph (3)), art-2-3/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-3
- art-2-2/par-2: 次条第一項 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の三第一項 (Article 2-3, paragraph (1)), art-2-3/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-1
- art-2-2/par-2: 同条第三項 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の三第三項 (Article 2-3, paragraph (3)), art-2-3/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-3
- art-2-2/par-2/item-4: 前三号 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の二第二項第一号 (Article 2-2, paragraph (2), item (i)), art-2-2/par-2/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-2/item-1
- art-2-2/par-2/item-4: 前三号 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の二第二項第二号 (Article 2-2, paragraph (2), item (ii)), art-2-2/par-2/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-2/item-2
- art-2-2/par-2/item-4: 前三号 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の二第二項第三号 (Article 2-2, paragraph (2), item (iii)), art-2-2/par-2/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-2/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-2/par-2/item-3
- art-2-3/par-1: この条 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の三 (Article 2-3), art-2-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3
- art-2-3/par-2/item-4: 前三号 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の三第二項第一号 (Article 2-3, paragraph (2), item (i)), art-2-3/par-2/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-2/item-1
- art-2-3/par-2/item-4: 前三号 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の三第二項第二号 (Article 2-3, paragraph (2), item (ii)), art-2-3/par-2/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-2/item-2
- art-2-3/par-2/item-4: 前三号 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の三第二項第三号 (Article 2-3, paragraph (2), item (iii)), art-2-3/par-2/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3/par-2/item-3
- art-2-3/par-3: この条 → 配偶者からの暴力の防止及び被害者の保護等に関する法律 第二条の三 (Article 2-3), art-2-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/spousal-violence-act/art-2-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/413AC0100000031/art-2-3

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## Sources

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