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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
23 November 2023 12:30am Court Room 1 Seax House HART Morgan-Rose Inquest hearing 12 July 2022 18 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
23 November 2023 10:00am Court room 2 Seax House FORSTER Joshua Makepeace Inquest hearing 18 March 2023 28 years Saffron Walden, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
22 November 2023 10:00am, Court Room 1, Seax House Gray William Brian Kin Inquest hearing 29 May 2023 10 Years Southend, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
22 November 2023 12:30am Court Room 1 Seax House HART Morgan-Rose Inquest hearing 12 July 2022 18 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
22 November 2023 10:00am Court Room 1 Seax House BARKER Laurence George Inquest hearing 3 March 2023 40 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
22 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House Gilbert Wendy Opening 5 November 2023 53 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 November 2023 10:00am Court Room 1 Seax House HART Morgan-Rose Inquest hearing 12 July 2022 18 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 November 2023 09:30am Court room 2 Seax House WALKER Kevin George Opening 27 August 2023 54 years Brentwood, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 November 2023 09:30am Court room 2 Seax House LEECH Louise Elizabeth Opening 15 June 2023 53 years Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
21 November 2023 09:30am Court room 2 Seax House SODEAU Madge Helen Opening 29 October 2023 90 years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex