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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
14 November 2023 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall SEAMAN Laura-Jane Kirstin Nicole Opening 23 December 2022 36 years Chelmsford, 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 BURDEN Connor James Opening 28 October 2023 20 years Whitechapel, London
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
13 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
13 November 2023 10:00am Court room 2 Seax House HARDY June Stella Pre inquest review 4 February 2023 85 years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
10 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
10 November 2023 10:00am Court Room 2 Seax House PARKHURST David Brian Pre inquest review 25 March 2022 75 years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
9 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
9 November 2023 10:00am Court Room 2 Seax House DOREY Jane Inquest hearing 21 October 2022 56 years Colchester, Essex

Narrative Conclusion
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
9 November 2023 14:00pm Court Room 2 Seax House MEEKINGS Andrew Peter Inquest hearing 27 November 2022 68 years Harlow, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
8 November 2023 10:00am Court Room 1 Seax House HART Morgan-Rose Inquest hearing 12 July 2022 18 Years Harlow, Essex