Inquests this week
Inquests are heard at:
- HM Coroner Court, Lower Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH.
Upcoming hearings
| Hearing date | Time | Type of hearing | Name of deceased | Age | Date of death | Place of death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 13 July | 10am | Adjournment | Michael John Armstrong | 58 years | 25/11/2024 | Newcastle |
| 10:30am | Opening | Jessica Leah Metters | 16 years | 13/06/2026 | Newcastle | |
| 11am | Opening | Yussra Khairi Ramadhan Hajaji | 26 years | 15/06/2026 | Newcastle | |
| 11:30am | Opening and Adjournment | Gino James Robb | 25 years | 16/06/2026 | Newcastle | |
| 1:30pm | Opening | John Andrew Hayes | 37 years | 14/06/2026 | Newcastle | |
| 2pm | Opening | Margaret Forbes | 68 years | 12/06/2026 | Newcastle | |
| Opening | Joseph Peter Calow | 40 years | 13/06/2026 | North Tyneside | ||
| Opening | Fraser Clive Scott Grant | 42 years | 02/12/2025 | Newcastle | ||
| Opening | Christine Ann Reid | 61 years | 13/06/2026 | Newcastle | ||
| Opening | Maurice Fairbank | 91 years | 24/06/2026 | Newcastle | ||
| Opening | Yvonne Marie Lancaster | 68 years | 23/06/2026 | Northumberland | ||
| Opening | John William David Scott | 33 years | 28/06/2026 | North Tyneside | ||
| Opening | Ronald Wood | 72 years | 26/06/2026 | Newcastle | ||
| Rule 23 | Karen Orr | 63 years | 14/06/2026 | North Tyneside | ||
| Rule 23 | Daniel John Henderson | 32 years | 09/03/2026 | North Tyneside | ||
| Rule 23 | John Orton | 52 years | 31/03/2026 | North Tyneside | ||
| Tuesday 14 July | 10am | Inquest | Joseph Alexander Gifford | 79 years | 28/07/2025 | Turkey |
| 1:30pm | Rule 23 | Paul George Duncan | 59 years | 07/11/2025 | Newcastle | |
| Wednesday 15 July | 1:30pm | Inquest | Hilary Nergaard | 65 years | 11/02/2026 | Newcastle |
| Thursday 16 July | 10am | Inquest | John William Ross Hazlewood | 40 years | 08/09/2025 | Newcastle |
| Friday 17 July | 10am | Inquest | Helene Hendry Thomson Juillet | 79 years | 29/12/2025 | North Tyneside |
| 2pm | Rule 23 | Arthur Cyril Lamb | 83 years | 16/06/2026 | Newcastle |
Types of inquest
Documentary inquest
A documentary inquest, sometimes also called a Rule 23 inquest, is one where evidence is:
- admitted in writing
- not disputed
This avoids the need for witnesses whose evidence is uncontroversial to attend in person.
A coroner will decide the facts based only on written evidence.
After closing the inquest the coroner will inform the interested persons of the determination, findings and conclusion in writing.
By virtue of section 9C Coroners and Justice Act 2009 some Inquests may be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made by email to newcastleandnorthtynesidecoroners@newcastle.gov.uk no later than midday the day before the date shown in the list.