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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
31 October 2024 09:00am Court Room 2, Seax House BUCKLEY Tlisa Precious Opening 24 October 2024 3 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
31 October 2024 09:00am Court Room 2, Seax House SHEPPARD Reginald Sidney Charles Opening 19 October 2024 101 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
31 October 2024 09:00am Court Room 2, Seax House TODDINGTON James Reginald Opening 17 October 2024 70 Years Braintree, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
31 October 2024 09:00am Court Room 2, Seax House HAMILTON John James Opening 22 October 2024 77 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
31 October 2024 09:00am Court Room 2, Seax House BENNETT John Noel Opening 23 October 2024 87 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
31 October 2024 09:00am Court Room 2, Seax House HUGHES Christine Isabel Opening 4 February 2024 90 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
31 October 2024 09:00am Court Room 2, Seax House BELL George Joseph Opening 23 October 2024 88 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
31 October 2024 09:00am Court Room 2, Seax House ANDREWS Robert David Opening 20 October 2024 79 Years Whitechapel, London
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
30 October 2024 10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House SHEWA Molene Chuwa Inquest hearing 27 November 2023 37 Years Grays, Essex

Narrative Conclusion

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
30 October 2024 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House DOHERTY Biddy Inquest hearing 23 January 2024 34 Years South Ockendon, Essex

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