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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
28 November 2024 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House SIMMONS Margaret Joyce Opening 28 October 2024 96 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
28 November 2024 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House CLARK Antony Roderick Opening 12 June 2024 45 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
27 November 2024 12:00pm Court Room 1, Seax House AUSTIN Stephen Paul Pre inquest review 5 January 2024 66 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 November 2024 10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House MCFAUL Trevor Roy Inquest hearing 8 January 2024 55 Years Harlow, Essex

Narrative Conclusion

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
26 November 2024 09:45am Court Room 1, Seax House SMITH David Opening 10 October 2024 65 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
25 November 2024 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House HERBERT Graham Marsden Inquest hearing 26 January 2022 68 Years Harlow, Essex

Narrative Conclusion

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
22 November 2024 10:00am Court Room 1, Seax House SEBASTIAN Elise Kay Louise Pre inquest review 19 April 2021 16 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
22 November 2024 12:30pm Court Room 1, Seax House MOUNSEY Allan Ross Pre inquest review 4 December 2023 58 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
22 November 2024 10:00am Court Room 2, Seax House HERBERT Graham Marsden Inquest hearing 26 January 2022 68 Years Harlow, Essex

Narrative Conclusion

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
22 November 2024 14:30pm Court Room 1, Seax House RAJESH Neha Pre inquest review 8 May 2024 1 Day Chelmsford, Essex