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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 SAYER Graham John Documentary Inquest 24 May 2023 51 Years Maldon, Essex

Open.
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 LIU Chicco Documentary Inquest 27 August 2023 53 Years Chelmsford, Essex
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 ELLENDER Geoffrey Colin Documentary Inquest 8 October 2022 76 Years Colchester, 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 EVANS Mary Ann Documentary Inquest 21 August 2023 74 Years Harlow, 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 DURANTI Joseph Documentary Inquest 14 August 2023 91 Years Basildon, Essex

Mesothelioma of known 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 O'LEARY Patrick John Documentary Inquest 14 August 2023 52 Years Canvey Island, Essex

Drug 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 WARD Lee Documentary Inquest 12 June 2023 56 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 SODEAU Madge Helen Documentary Inquest 29 October 2023 90 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Accident due to frailty.
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 EELS Gary Steven Opening/ Documentary Inquest 27 April 2023 57 Years Harlow, Essex

Suicide.
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
24 November 2023 09:30 Court room 2, Seax House DULIEU Aimee Opening 19 July 2023 16 Years Basildon, Essex