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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
24 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House LUNN Steven John Documentary Inquest 23 August 2023 68 Years Colchester, Essex

Accident. 
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
24 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House TOWNSEND Tara Documentary Inquest 28 February 2023 54 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Drug and Alcohol related death. 
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
24 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BEGUM Masuda Documentary Inquest 21 September 2023 66 Years Colchester, Essex

Accident.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
24 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House NOY Andrew Simon Documentary Inquest 12 August 2023 51 Years Chelmsford, Essex

Alcohol related death. 
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
24 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House WILTSHIRE Shirley Marjorie Documentary Inquest 18 July 2023 77 Years Basildon, Essex

Mesothelioma of currently unknown origin.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
24 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House TOVEY Stephen Anthony Documentary Inquest 6 June 2023 63 Years Colchester, Essex

Accident.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
24 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House SUMMERS David Sinclair Documentary Inquest 19 May 2023 79 Years Basildon, Essex

Recognised complication of life saving surgery.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
24 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House SMY Alan Documentary Inquest 12 March 2023 80 Years Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Industrial Disease.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
24 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House LANGTON Lauren Ashley Documentary Inquest 12 June 2023 35 Years Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Drugs related death. 
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
24 November 2023 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House AUSTIN Doris Lilian Documentary Inquest 7 October 2023 88 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Accident due to frailty.