What defence did the restaurant reviewer in Sara's Pyrohy Hut v.Brooker successfully rely on when sued for defamation after publishing an unfavourable review of the restaurant?

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The defence of fair comment allows for the expression of opinion on matters of public interest, provided the comments are based on true facts and made without malice. In the case of a restaurant review, this defence is applicable as the review is an opinion piece on the quality of the restaurant, which is a matter of public interest.

What Defence Did the Restaurant Reviewer in Sara's Pyrohy Hut