Judicial Remedies
5.3
In the event that Government fails to provide post exposure
prophylaxis, emergency contraceptives or termination of
pregnancy, one can apply for damages through the courts as
happened in the case of Mildred Mapingure v The Minister of
Home Affairs, Minister of Health and Child Welfare and Minister of
Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs102. The Government was
ordered to pay damages. This case illustrates the attitude of the
courts towards the protection of women.
Administrative Measures, Policies and Institutions
5.4
Government developed the Gender Based Violence Strategy (20122015) as a guiding framework for all stakeholders in preventing
and responding to gender based violence. This coordinated multisectoral approach also involves civil society and developmental
partners.
5.5
The Anti-Domestic Violence Council was established in terms of
section 16 of the Domestic Violence Act to ensure the effective
implementation of the Act. The Council currently comprises 13
members from selected Government departments, representatives
from the traditional and religious leaders and civil society
organisations that are concerned with the welfare of victims of
domestic violence.
5.6
At Executive level, Government established an Inter-Ministerial
Cabinet Committee on Rape and Gender Based Violence (GBV)
which is charged with coordinating and implementing
Governmental policies and strategies across various line ministries.
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