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. See the inquest list below for exact sitting times. If attending a particular case, aim to arrive at least 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 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 via our online form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/06/2026 10:00am | Jury Inquest | Garrick Gerald PIERSON | 34 | 23/09/2024 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 25/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest Opening | Susan Caroline WICKS | 76 | 14/06/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 25/06/2026 10:02am | Inquest Opening | James Stewart FREEMAN | 29 | 31/05/2026 | Iraq | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 25/06/2026 10:04am | Inquest Opening | Colin Patrick DOWNES | 85 | 13/06/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 25/06/2026 10:06am | Inquest Opening | Alan GOODCHILD | 78 | 12/06/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 25/06/2026 10:08am | Inquest Opening | Ira Vanella BROWNE | 87 | 03/06/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 25/06/2026 10:10am | Inquest Opening | Harry Charles Alfred BENFORD | 100 | 14/06/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 25/06/2026 10:12am | Inquest Opening | Janet Mary Lily CLIFTON | 89 | 15/06/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 25/06/2026 10:14am | Inquest Opening | Alec Wayne JOHNSON | 34 | 28/04/2026 | Didcot | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 25/06/2026 10:16am | Inquest Opening | John Frank BARRETT | 86 | 06/04/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 26/06/2026 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Andrew Leslie MITCHELL | 63 | 21/05/2026 | Banbury | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 26/06/2026 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Valerie Joy DIESEL | 91 | 27/05/2026 | Banbury | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 26/06/2026 11:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Ann Elizabeth IRWIN | 74 | 02/06/2026 | Banbury | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 26/06/2026 12:00pm | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Colin Patrick DOWNES | 85 | 13/06/2026 | Oxford | Out of Court | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 29/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Sandra ROE | 79 | 04/03/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 29/06/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Aidan Joseph HUGHES | 23 | 28/01/2026 | Chipping Norton | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 30/06/2026 11:00am | Inquest | Velia STEVENS | 89 | 15/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Joanna COLEMAN |
| 30/06/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Russell Guy BRETHERTON | 52 | 10/03/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Joanna COLEMAN |
| 01/07/2026 10:00am | Procedural Pre-Inquest Review (brief 5 minute hearing) | James Max FARRAR | 80 | 10/01/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 01/07/2026 10:30am | Inquest Opening | Annette FISHER | 73 | 01/04/2026 | Wallingford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 01/07/2026 10:32am | Inquest Opening | Thomas Blatcher BINDOFF | 82 | 17/06/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 01/07/2026 10:45am | Inquest | Alexis William Charles O'CONNOR | 54 | 19/01/2026 | Kidlington | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 01/07/2026 12:15pm | Inquest | John WALKER | 76 | 14/03/2026 | Albertville, Savoie, France | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 01/07/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Leslie James Gilmour PURDIE | 83 | 28/11/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 02/07/2026 10:00am | Inquest Suspension | Kacper SZULC | 23 | 20/01/2026 | Didcot | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 02/07/2026 10:30am | Inquest Suspension | Jennifer Anne SYMONDS | 44 | 06/03/2026 | Henley-on-Thames | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 02/07/2026 11:00am | Inquest | Michael Edward Phillip ALLEN | 34 | 11/12/2024 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 02/07/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Yuri POPOV | 33 | 14/03/2026 | Banbury | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/07/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Violet Emily CLAYTON | 90 | 24/05/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/07/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Mark Anthony JENNINGS | 27 | 28/04/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
List of treasure inquests
| Date | Type | Treasure title | Find location | Venue | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 11:00am | Treasure Inquest | 2025-T1389 Silver pendant | Ewelme CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/08/2026 11:15am | Treasure Inquest | 2026-T346 Two Silver Gilt Brooches | Stanford in the Vale CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |