List of inquests
A list of the inquests scheduled for hearing in the Oxford Coroner's Court.
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The Oxfordshire Coroner’s Court is open to members of the press and public. Please see the inquest list below for exact sitting times. If attending a particular case, please aim to arrive no later than 15 minutes before the stated start time.
Any member of the public or press who wishes to be considered for remote attendance at an inquest or inquest opening (this is facilitated using Microsoft Teams) should make a written request to the Coroner’s Office at coroners.oxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk giving at least 24 hours notice, where possible.
If a member of the public or press requires further information about inquest cases, the Coroner will consider providing information on request. Any requests should be submitted, in writing, to coroners.oxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk
All hearings (unless otherwise stated) are held at Oxford Coroner's Court, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND.
List of death inquests
| Date | Type | Name | Age | Date of death | Place of death | Venue | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Christine LISNEY | 87 | 01/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 13/02/2026 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Michael James ALLEN | 83 | 31/12/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 13/02/2026 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | James Cyril TOMSETT | 85 | 17/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 13/02/2026 11:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Brian Robert BOYT | 91 | 14/01/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 13/02/2026 12:00pm | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Susan Christine HYLAND | 81 | 27/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 16/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Michael Leslie EMMERSON | 65 | 02/08/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 16/02/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Thomas Paul WHITE | 58 | 02/10/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 17/02/2026 10:00am | Pre-Inquest Review Meeting | Prema Pauline LLOYD | 85 | 20/09/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 18/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Richard Peter MIDGLEY | 58 | 27/10/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 18/02/2026 12:00pm | Inquest | Peter Carruthers JOHNSTONE | 56 | 19/09/2025 | Didcot | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 18/02/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Damian Reece FIRTH | 20 | 13/10/2025 | Banbury | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 19/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Talvin Arun Singh GHAG | 19 | 03/08/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 19/02/2026 12:00pm | Inquest Opening | Barry Paul SMITH | 64 | 06/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 19/02/2026 12:02pm | Inquest Opening | Kristopher Jaye WILLIAMS | 43 | 25/10/2025 | Cupar | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 19/02/2026 12:02pm | Inquest Opening | Anthony Richard Edward HOLLIS | 86 | 04/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 19/02/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Goldston Ulewellyn JOSEPH | 61 | 30/09/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 20/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Elizabeth Ann DILLON | 89 | 29/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 23/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Kieren Joseph BUSHNELL | 25 | 28/10/2025 | Carterton | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 23/02/2026 12:00pm | Inquest | Graham George LEE | 71 | 08/12/2025 | Reading | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 24/02/2026 11:30am | Inquest | Amy Mary PURDON | 76 | 17/10/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 26/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Eva THORNTON | 87 | 16/08/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 26/02/2026 11:00am | Inquest | Jason Antony THOMPSON | 56 | 09/10/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 26/02/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Jacqueline Margaret TAYLOR | 78 | 24/10/2025 | Banbury | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 27/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Philip Stephen MATTHEWS | 63 | 16/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 27/02/2026 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Pamela Irene LOVELL | 91 | 14/01/2026 | Banbury | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 27/02/2026 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Dorothy Joan HATHAWAY | 88 | 23/01/2026 | Witney | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 27/02/2026 11:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Barry Paul SMITH | 64 | 06/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 02/03/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Dorothy Ann BENNETT | 80 | 20/10/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 06/03/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Sarah Dianne WICKS | 82 | 31/01/2026 | Didcot | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 06/03/2026 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Anthony Richard Edward HOLLIS | 86 | 04/02/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
List of treasure inquests
| Date | Type | Treasure title | Find location | Venue | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 12:30pm | Treasure Inquest | 2025-T816 - Axehead fragments and pottery sherd | Kingston Bagpuize CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |