Deaths

Coronavirus update - guidance on hearings

  • We aim to restart our jury cases in mid-November. Other hearings will take place semi-virtually so that families, witnesses and interested parties can participate via a link. These proceedings must not be broadcast but observers and media may attend in person if space permits - please email hmcoroner@liverpool.gov.uk.
  • Face coverings must be worn in the public areas of the court where there are no screens and two-metre distancing is not possible

The Coroner

Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner for the Liverpool and Wirral Coroner Area is Mr André Rebello. The Area Coroner is Ms Anita Bhardwaj. Our opening hours are 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday.  Outside office hours, sudden, violent and unexpected deaths should be reported through any police officer. See our contact page for more information. 

Coroner inquests

View the list of current inquests taking place for the Liverpool and Wirral area.

Coroner's role

The Coroner is responsible for the investigation of violent or unnatural deaths, sudden deaths of unknown cause and deaths in custody.

When a death is reported to a coroner

If a death is reported to a coroner, the documents you need to register the death may be different.

Attending an inquest

What to expect during a coroner's inquest and who can attend.

If you are called as a juror

What to expect if you are called as a juror at a coroner's inquest.

Court etiquette

When attending court, there are certain rules and etiquette that you must follow.