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. 102 SC 22/14 Page | 80

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