Judge Stephen Wildblood QC said he had taken the decision out of genuine concern for Knox, to help Ms Jefferies "appreciate the seriousness of the matter" and to encourage witnesses to come forward.
"She [Ms Jefferies] has expressed ideas in copious 먹튀폴리스 letters to many people, including the court, that raise serious concerns about her mental health," the judge told the hearing at the Bristol Civil Justice Centre.
"She has not allowed Knox to be educated adequately or afforded the opportunity to socialise," he added.