Iraq inquiry hounding

sir – I am incensed by the appalling way Captain Rachel Webster is being treated by the latest Iraq inquiry, which threatened her with jail if she refuses to cooperate (report, April 23).

Given how badly she was treated by the now defunct Iraq Historic Allegations Team, whoever sends out these summons must be entirely bereft of emotional intelligence.

Captain Webster served this country with great distinction for 24 years in the Army, and has since raised tens of thousands of pounds for veterans’ charities. She deserves our gratitude, and should not be hounded as if she were a common criminal.

Brigadier Robin Bacon (retd) Dartington, Devon