Criminal Law, LAW FIRM First pardon in New South Wales February 29, 1788 Legal Helpdesk Lawyers ON 29 FEBRUARY 1788, the first pardon in the NSW colony was granted to James Freeman on the condition that he become the public executioner. Sydney, Australia 1300 00 2088 Share this: Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Like Loading... Related