Certainly I'm not sure that's true - because such STEP papers and admissions tests use the same syllabus and material as the students are already studying for their 'standard' A-Levels. The difference is in the difficulty.
That is, in itself, a good parallel. BA wants to set high standards of its staff and demands commitment in return. I see no reason why it shouldn't be disappointed by a woman's decision to put her career on hold in order to give birth.
Anyway, all this is very well and good...but what will actually be done about it? It seems (although one assumes this website isn't the best indicator of what public opinion is!) that the majority of pilots and those working in aviation are overwhelmingly against the tribunal's finding. In which case, is there a mechanism through which their collective grievance can be channeled? Petition to BALPA? Letter of protest?
Just seems rather unproductive to complain but not to do anything.