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Attendance at Inquests: Inquests are public hearings and physical attendance at the Coroners Court is always open to all, including the public and members of the press. Remote attendance via Microsoft Teams is available to participants such as Witnesses, Interested Persons and Legal Representatives with the Coroner’s prior express approval. In line with guidance from the Chief Coroner remote attendance for non-participants such as members of the public or press is something that can be considered by the Coroner but does require a formal written request which should be made well in advance of the hearing and should be accompanied with written reasons as to why such remote (as opposed to physical attendance) is necessary, the Coroner will then consider whether to grant the request (having regard to the Interests of Justice, relevant regulations and guidance).

We have prepared some information all about Inquests for families and witnesses. These are the upcoming Inquests and Inquest Openings for Essex Coroner’s Service.

Please note:

  • Inquests, Inquest Openings and Pre-Inquest Reviews for Essex are usually held in open court in Chelmsford.
  • This list is published each working day by 5pm, giving Inquest Hearings two days in advance. Inquest Openings, Pre-Inquest Reviews and Documentary Inquests are listed for the following working day only.
  • We work hard to make sure these lists are accurate. Sometimes changes are unavoidable.
  • Inquests timings are not confirmed until the Inquest is officially opened. The media should not publish any details of the deceased until after the Inquest is opened.

The search covers Inquests from last month and any available future dates. Any requests for Inquests prior to last month should be directed to essex.coronersservice@essex.gov.uk

You can search for a specific inquest by using one or more of the search options below.

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
8 December 2023 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House D'ARCY Debra Inquest hearing 14 June 2022 61 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
8 December 2023 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House WAITE Michael Brian Inquest hearing 19 August 2022 63 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
7 December 2023 10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House CROUCH Ronald Samuel Inquest hearing 30 October 2021 89 Years Brentwood, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
7 December 2023 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House WAITE Michael Brian Inquest hearing 19 August 2022 63 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
7 December 2023 10:00am Court Room 3, Seax House WELLER Ian Christopher Inquest hearing 6 April 2023 68 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
7 December 2023 14:00 Court Room 3, Seax House CAMPBELL Paul Ryan Inquest hearing 14 April 2023 26 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
6 December 2023 10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House DEHANEY-PERKINS Georgia Gypsy Catherine Inquest hearing 6 September 2022 34 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
6 December 2023 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House FLANAGAN Scott Peter Daniel Inquest hearing 31 August 2022 44 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
6 December 2023 10:00am Court Room 3, Seax House CHEUNG Dawn Inquest hearing 25 March 2023 60 Years Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
6 December 2023 09:30am Court Room 3, Seax House SMYTH Karen Suzanne Opening 25 February 2023 68 Years Harlow, Essex