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 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
SALMON Ruth
Documentary Inquest
29 December 2023
59 Years
Rochford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
DALY Madeleine
Documentary Inquest
18 September 2023
81 Years
Brentwood, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
RADCLIFFE Frank Ernest
Documentary Inquest
30 October 2023
91 Years
Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
KEY Michael Patrick Phillip
Documentary Inquest
17 December 2023
56 Years
Earls Colne, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
BONNETT Malcolm John
Documentary Inquest
4 November 2023
79 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
STENBACKA Christer Albert Herman
Opening/ Documentary Inquest
14 March 2024
83 Years
Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
BERESFORD Raymond
Opening/ Documentary Inquest
26 March 2024
89 Years
Braintree, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall
BENNISON Sidney Roger
Opening/ Documentary Inquest
31 March 2024
80 Years
Basildon, Essex
Date of inquest
Name of deceased
Type of inquest
Date of death
Age
Place of death
Conclusion
26 April 2024
09:30am Court Room 3, Library Hub, County Hall