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
24 September 2024
09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House
RAJESH Neha
Opening
8 May 2024
1 Day
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
23 September 2024
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
SOUTHGATE Jessica Anne
Inquest hearing
25 July 2023
26 Years
Basildon, Essex
Suicide
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
23 September 2024
10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House
GUDZIUVIENE Aldona
Inquest hearing
24 May 2022
73 Years
Grays, Essex
Suicide
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
19 September 2024
10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House
STANDING Jason
Inquest hearing
5 January 2022
34 Years
Basildon, Essex
Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
19 September 2024
11:00am Court Room 2, Seax House
GARRIB Aswaleb
Opening
9 September 2024
80 Years
Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
19 September 2024
11:00am Court Room 2, Seax House
HAMBLING Stephen
Opening
30 August 2024
69 Years
Witham, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
19 September 2024
11:00am Court Room 2, Seax House
STEELE Alan Peter
Opening
1 March 2024
48 Years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
19 September 2024
11:00am Court Room 2, Seax House
GREEN Warren James
Opening
20 August 2024
44 Years
Whitechapel, London
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
19 September 2024
11:00am Court Room 2, Seax House
BAKER John Reginald
Opening
3 September 2024
89 Years
Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
19 September 2024
11:00am Court Room 2, Seax House