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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
21 November 2023 09:30am Court room 2 Seax House LINNELL Barbara Iris Documentary Inquest 21 May 2023 91 years Basildon, Essex

Recognise side effect of necessary treatment. 

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 BRIDGE Janet Opening/ Documentary Inquest 30 October 2023 91 years Basildon, Essex

Accident Due to Frailty.

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
20 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
20 November 2023 10:00am Court room 2 Seax House PYNE Leonard Albert William Inquest hearing 3 February 2023 87 years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
20 November 2023 14:00pm Court room 2 Seax House BUNN Dawn Jillian Inquest hearing 1 March 2023 53 years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
20 November 2023 09:30am Court room 2 Seax House THORN Gregory Opening 2 November 2023 74 years Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 November 2023 10:00am Court room 2 Seax House CLARKE Peter Michael Inquest hearing 22 July 2022 28 years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
16 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
16 November 2023 10:00am Court room 2 Seax House WOOD Frank Leslie Inquest hearing 10 November 2022 88 years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
16 November 2023 09:45am Court room 2 Seax House HOOLAHAN Cara Elizabeth Opening 29 October 2023 68 years Colchester, Essex