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
16 July 2024
09:30 Court Room 1, Seax House
LANCASTER Paul James
Opening
25 March 2024
62 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
15 July 2024
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
SEAMAN Laura-Jane Kirstin Nicole
Inquest hearing
23 December 2022
36 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
12 July 2024
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
SEAMAN Laura-Jane Kirstin Nicole
Inquest hearing
23 December 2022
36 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
12 July 2024
10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House
ZIRI Laura Alise
Pre inquest review
14 January 2024
36 Years
Chelmsford. Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
12 July 2024
14:00pm Court Room 2, Seax House
PARKHURST Christopher Cheverton
Pre inquest review
30 January 2024
68 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2024
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
SEAMAN Laura-Jane Kirstin Nicole
Inquest hearing
23 December 2022
36 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2024
10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House
LEADER Joshua Raphael
Inquest hearing
24 November 2020
35 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2024
10:00am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
SMYTH Karen Suzanne
Documentary Inquest
25 February 2023
68 Years
Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
GREENE Oliver
Opening
20 April 2024
3 Days
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
11 July 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall