Inquests are heard at HM Coroner's Court, Civic Centre, Sunderland by Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner Derek Winter, unless otherwise stated.
If you have any queries about listings, please telephone 0191 561 7843.
Attendance at Sunderland Coroner’s Court is assisted by volunteers from the Coroner’s Court Support Service. Due to Coronavirus restrictions volunteers aren’t currently able to attend court however they do offer a Telephone Support Service which can be accessed by calling 0300 111 2141. Or please visit https://coronerscourtssupportservice.org.uk/ for further information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT COURT
Capacity in the courtroom is limited so that social distancing of 2m can be observed.
Before you may enter the courtroom:
- You will need to confirm that you have washed/sanitised your hands
- your temperature will be taken by a handheld thermometer which will not involve physical contact with you.
- You must complete a track and trace form.
If you or anyone in your household has the following symptoms please return home and follow government advice
- High temperature
- A new continuous cough
- A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
Unless you are exempt you will be required to wear a mask for the duration of your presence in the building (except when you are asked to speak in court)
Hearing Date | Time | Type of Inquest Hearing | Name of Deceased | Age | Date of Death | Place of Death | Coroner's Officer |
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Monday 18th January 2021 | 10:00 | Opening | Kelly Connolly | 47 | 06/01/2021 | Sunderland | Alison Leonard |
Monday 18th January 2021 | 10:15 | Final | Julie Ann Parkinson | 47 | 04/10/2020 | Washington, Tyne & Wear | Vicky Ross |
Monday 18th January 2021 | 10:30 | Final | Patrick Barraclough | 84 | 06/10/2020 | Sunderland | Vicky Ross |
Monday 18th January 2021 | 11:00 | Final | David Garvey | 51 | 13/10/2020 | Sunderland | Andrew Weighill |
Monday 18th January 2021 | 11:30 | Final | Marissa Young | 51 | 01/10/2020 | Houghton le Spring | Neville Dixon |
Tuesday 19th January 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Keaton Shawn Burton | 19 | 24/06/2019 | Sunderland | Vicky Ross |
Wednesday 20th January 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Keaton Shawn Burton | 19 | 24/06/2019 | Sunderland | Vicky Ross |
Thursday 21st January 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Keaton Shawn Burton | 19 | 24/06/2019 | Sunderland | Vicky Ross |
Friday 22nd January 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Keaton Shawn Burton | 19 | 24/06/2019 | Sunderland | Vicky Ross |
Monday 25th January 2021 | 10:00 | Pre Inquest Review – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Andrew Tweddle | Ramsay Ewan Urquhart | 33 | 18/04/2020 | London | Andrew Weighill |
Thursday 28th January 2021 | 10:00 | Pre Inquest Review | Richard Burgess | 79 | 30/11/2018 | Care Home, Sunderland | Vicky Ross |
Thursday 28th January 2021 | 12:00 | Pre Inquest Review | Richard Gray Jordan | 33 | 04/08/2019 | Sunderland | Andrew Weighill |
Thursday 28th January 2021 | 13:00 | Final | Tom Dixon | 30 | 01/11/2020 | Washington, Tyne & Wear | Vicky Ross |
Monday 1st February 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Joan Taylor | 65 | 17/02/2020 | Sunderland | Andrew Weighill |
Monday 1st February 2021 | 13:30 | Pre Inquest Review – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Mark Alan Mcintyre | 48 | 15/08/2020 | Newcastle | Jessica Lee |
Monday 8th February 2021 | 10:00 | Pre Inquest Review – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner David Place | George Frederick Martin | 65 | 13/06/2020 | Hospital, Sunderland | Andrew Weighill |
Tuesday 9th February 2021 | 10:00 | Opening – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner David Place | John Anthony Summers | 45 | 28/02/2020 | Sunderland | Reginald Hooper |
Tuesday 9th February 2021 | 10:00 | Opening – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner David Place | John Anthony Summers | 45 | 28/02/2020 | Sunderland | Reginald Hooper |
Tuesday 23rd February 2021 | 10:00 | Pre Inquest Review – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | June Mawhinney | 69 | 16/06/2020 | Hospital, Sunderland | Andrew Weighill |
Monday 8th March 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Steven Carter | 61 | 09/08/2020 | Sunderland | Jessica Lee |
Monday 8th March 2021 | 14:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Susan Downs | 50 | 10/11/2019 | Hospital, Sunderland | Jessica Lee |
Tuesday 9th March 2021 | 09:30 | Pre Inquest Review – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Nicola Louise Ellison | 31 | 14/03/2020 | Hospital, Sunderland | Jessica Lee |
Tuesday 9th March 2021 | 09:30 | Pre Inquest Review – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Lois Davidson | 27 | 03/10/2020 | Washington | Jessica Lee |
Tuesday 9th March 2021 | 10:00 | Pre Inquest Review – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | David Dixon | 49 | 29/12/2019 | Hospital, Sunderland | Jessica Lee |
Tuesday 9th March 2021 | 12:00 | Pre Inquest Review – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Christopher Hendry | 35 | 29/12/2019 | Sunderland | Reginald Hooper |
Monday 15th March 2021 | 10:00 | Final | Sheldon Gary Farnell (INQUEST TO BE HEARD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER) | 4 | 26/11/2018 | Hospital, Sunderland | Jessica Lee |
Tuesday 16th March 2021 | 10:00 | Final | Sheldon Gary Farnell (INQUEST TO BE HEARD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER) | 4 | 26/11/2018 | Hospital, Sunderland | Jessica Lee |
Wednesday 17th March 2021 | 10:00 | Final | Sheldon Gary Farnell (INQUEST TO BE HEARD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER) | 4 | 26/11/2018 | Hospital, Sunderland | Jessica Lee |
Thursday 18th March 2021 | 10:00 | Final | Sheldon Gary Farnell (INQUEST TO BE HEARD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER) | 4 | 26/11/2018 | Hospital, Sunderland | Jessica Lee |
Friday 19th March 2021 | 10:00 | Final | Sheldon Gary Farnell (INQUEST TO BE HEARD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER) | 4 | 26/11/2018 | Hospital, Sunderland | Jessica Lee |
Tuesday 13th April 2021 | 10:00 | Pre Inquest Review – to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Karin Welsh | Thomas Brookes | 16 | 28/09/2019 | Sunderland | Reginald Hooper |
Monday 26th April 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Andrew Tweddle | Michael Crowe (INQUEST TO BE HEARD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER) | 71 | 13/04/2017 | Hospital, Sunderland | Neville Dixon |
Tuesday 27th April 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Andrew Tweddle | Michael Crowe (INQUEST TO BE HEARD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER) | 71 | 13/04/2017 | Hospital, Sunderland | Neville Dixon |
Wednesday 28th April 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Andrew Tweddle | Michael Crowe (INQUEST TO BE HEARD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER) | 71 | 13/04/2017 | Hospital, Sunderland | Neville Dixon |
Thursday 29th April 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Andrew Tweddle | Michael Crowe (INQUEST TO BE HEARD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER) | 71 | 13/04/2017 | Hospital, Sunderland | Neville Dixon |
Friday 30th April 2021 | 10:00 | Final - to be heard by Her Majesty's Assistant Coroner Andrew Tweddle | Michael Crowe (INQUEST TO BE HEARD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER) | 71 | 13/04/2017 | Hospital, Sunderland | Neville Dixon |