The report is relevant to the modern world because it gives a glimpse of the death penalty necessity. Gwilym mentions that “the commission rejects the recommendations to divide murder into two distinct levels” (Gowers Report, 1955). Arguably, the statement applauds the existence of the death penalty. The report is relevant to the present world in making recommendations regarding the effectiveness of the death sentence. Currently, most countries are abolishing capital punishment, indicating that the death penalty is unethical and cruel. Therefore, the report is applicable in the modern world as it helps to identify other penalties than capital punishment.
Reference
Gowers Report. (1955). Gwilym Lloyd George MP, House of Commons, 10 February 1955.