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 this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related