Hit TV drama sparks calls for reform of Egypt’s oppressive guardianship law

The TV show, Under Guardianship, has led to calls in parliament for a review of Egypt’s oppressive guardianship law Photograph: Handout

Two Egyptian MPs have called for a review of the country’s guardianship law, prompted by the success of a TV drama broadcast during Ramadan.

On Thursday, Amira El Adly and Mohamed Ismail submitted separate requests to the speaker of the house of representatives and to the justice minister to examine the law that critics say unfairly impacts on women and harms families.