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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
11 November 2024 11:00am, Court Room 1, Seax House COLEMAN Charlotte Amy Documentary Inquest 17 April 2024 38 Years Colchester, Essex

Suicide
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 November 2024 11:30am, Court Room 1, Seax House EDWARDS Rodney Documentary Inquest 5 October 2024 83 Years Chelmsford, Essex

Accident
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 November 2024 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House SMITH Thelma Nicola Kay Documentary Inquest 12 February 2024 78 Years Harlow, Essex

Recognised side effect of life saving surgery
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 November 2024 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House DAVE Mamta Documentary Inquest 6 May 2024 52 Years Colchester, Essex

Open
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 November 2024 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House FRY Robert Stanley Documentary Inquest 27 May 2024 82 Years Hockley, Essex

Mesothelioma of unknown origin
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 November 2024 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House JOSHUA Darren Leslie Documentary Inquest 2 June 2024 52 Years Basildon, Essex

Suicide
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 November 2024 12:30pm, Court Room 1, Seax House HUDSON Hollie Victoria Documentary Inquest 28 December 2021 33 Years Canvey Island, Essex

Road Traffic Collision
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 November 2024 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House CAMP Susan Fiona Documentary Inquest 29 May 2024 59 Years Rochford, Essex

Open
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 November 2024 09:30am Court Room 1, Seax House RUMINSKI Pawel Documentary Inquest 2 June 2024 50 Years Colchester, Essex

Alcohol related death
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
11 November 2024 12:00pm, Court Room 1, Seax House FLETCHER Rosina Mary Documentary Inquest 14 May 2024 78 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Accident