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: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Like Loading... Related