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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
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House O'DONNELL Harvey James Opening 5 April 2025 22 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House DEAN Judith Margaret Opening 27 July 2025 82 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House LEDAIN Jake Opening 19 July 2025 29 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House WATTS Colin Frank Opening 21 March 2025 71 Years Grays, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House WILKINS David John Opening 26 February 2025 32 Years Tilbury, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House LEWIS Simon Opening 12 August 2025 58 Years Rayleigh, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House PENN Mitchell James Opening 24 July 2025 37 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House STANNETT Lisa Jeanne Opening 22 March 2025 52 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House RINGLAND Dora Isabel Margaret Opening 22 March 2025 74 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
14 August 2025 9:30am Court Room 1, Seax House ALI Nadim Opening 13 May 2025 25 Years South Ockendon, Essex