What are the operating principles of the jurisdiction of Switzerland? By applying the model of the 'regulatory pyramid', a conceptual framework developed by Richard Devlin and Adam Dodek in their book 'Regulating Judges - Beyond Independence and Accountability' (2016), this study assesses the position of Swiss judges and courts. The regulatory pyramid has become a standard model for comparing jurisdiction systems around the world. Devlin and Dodek's approach goes beyond the traditional focus of independence and accountability and provides a broad overview of how a judiciary functions.