A group of Swedish liberal youth, LUF Väst, has announced about its wish to include “legal abortion” for men in the country’s legislation, The Local reports.

According to the representatives of the group, Marcus Nilsen, men will be able to renounce the duties and rights of parenthood till the 18th week of woman’s pregnancy, Gazeta reports.

The group believes “legal abortion” for men would ensure equality between men and women in the early stages of a pregnancy, giving men a chance to opt out. 

By signing up for a “legal abortion”, a man would not have to pay maintenance for his child in case the woman decides to give birth to the latter. However, at the same time he will have no right to meet the child in case he wishes to.