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 November 2023
09:00am Court room 1 Seax House
BINGHAM Keith David Fredrick
Opening
5 November 2023
66 years
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
16 November 2023
09:00am Court room 1 Seax House
NEWMAN David
Opening
12 September 2023
50 years
Waltham Abbey
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
15 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
15 November 2023
10:00am Court room 2 Seax House
NICHOLS Christopher Thomas
Inquest hearing
3 June 2022
44 years
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
14 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
14 November 2023
10:00am Court room 2 Seax House
RIPPER Jean Rosemary Margaret
Inquest hearing
5 January 2023
75 years
Colchester, Essex
Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
14 November 2023
10:00am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
MEALEY Brenda Ann
Inquest hearing
25 December 2022
82 years
Colchester, Essex
Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
14 November 2023
14:00pm Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
POINTER Eileen Ann
Inquest hearing
14 July 2022
82 years
Harlow, Essex
Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
14 November 2023
09:30am Court room 2 Seax House
HUBBARD Lisa Jane
Opening
25 May 2023
54 years
Wickford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
14 November 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall