Which of the following does NOT give rise to the admission of hearsay evidence where a witness is unavailable? A physical disability will not affect the competence of a witness. A mental condition may do so, but that depends on the severity of the condition.

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A physical disability, such as being in a wheelchair with broken legs, does not affect the competence of a witness and therefore does not give rise to the admission of hearsay evidence where a witness is unavailable. The other options listed (the witness is dead, outside the United Kingdom, or has severe Alzheimer's) would all potentially give rise to the admission of hearsay evidence.

Which of the Following Does NOT Give Rise to the Admission