The reasons referred to in rules 30.3(4)(b), 30.4(4)(b) and 30.5(4)(b) are that-
----(a) the person-
--------(i) is dead;
--------(ii) is overseas;
--------(iii) is unfit by reason of bodily or mental condition to attend as a witness; or
--------(iv) cannot reasonably be expected to have any recollection of matters relevant to the accuracy or otherwise of the statement; or
----(b) that despite using reasonable diligence it has not been possible to-
--------(i) identify that person; or
--------(ii) find him.
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