Government backs immigration rules over Mike Tyson ban
The government has defended immigration rules after it emerged former boxing champion Mike Tyson was banned from entering the UK because he served a jail sentence for rape.
Tyson ban 'sends message' of criminal consequences
A campaign group that tackles disbelief around domestic and sexual violence has praised laws barring former boxer Mike Tyson from visiting the UK.
Ending Victimisation and Blame said the ban "sends a message" about the consequences of criminal actions.
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