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Discuss the Three Types of Privileges That Are Defenses to Defamation

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Discuss the three types of privileges that are defenses to defamation. How do they differ? In what context are they used? Why do these defenses exist?
Absolute privilege protects the defendant regardless of the motive or intent. With this defense, public policy favors complete freedom of speech. Example:

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a. Statements made during judicial proceedings, statements made by members of
Congress on the floor of Congress, statements made by certain executive branch
officers while performing governmental...

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