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
26 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
AUSTIN Gemmalyn Haley
Opening
26 June 2023
37 years
Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
NORRIS Richard William Keith
Opening
14 May 2023
82 years
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
WHITE James John
Opening
21 May 2023
43 years
Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
SMITH Peter John
Opening
31 August 2023
77 years
Hockley, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
SMY Alan
Opening
12 March 2023
80 years
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
JEPSON Patricia Lillian
Opening
28 August 2023
85 years
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
BOYLE Darragh
Opening
11 April 2023
26 years
Loughton, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
HALL Danielle Patricia
Opening
20 March 2023
43 years
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall
ATES Hayri
Opening
19 September 2023
57 years
Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 September 2023
09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall