He has forced marriages; the result of that decision was even mentioned in the thread. This means something more than just a ban on divorces.
The Empire of Arkondia is a very large, cultured nation, notable for its frequent executions, public floggings, and complete lack of prisons. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 103 million Arkondians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."
Where do we end up when we save the world?